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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,595.11, 605,263.07 and 237,391.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,595.11, 605,263.07 and 237,391.11 is: 327,600.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,595.11 : 605,263.07 = 237,391.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,595.11/605,263.07 = 237,391.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,595.11x = 605,263.07 × 237,391.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,595.11x = 143,684,072,622.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,684,072,622.79/438,595.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,600.72

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