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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,600.81, 605,270.94 and 237,396.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,600.81, 605,270.94 and 237,396.81 is: 327,608.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,600.81 : 605,270.94 = 237,396.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,600.81/605,270.94 = 237,396.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,600.81x = 605,270.94 × 237,396.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,600.81x = 143,689,390,341.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,689,390,341.70/438,600.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,608.58

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