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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,601.82, 605,272.32 and 237,397.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,601.82, 605,272.32 and 237,397.82 is: 327,609.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,601.82 : 605,272.32 = 237,397.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,601.82/605,272.32 = 237,397.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,601.82x = 605,272.32 × 237,397.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,601.82x = 143,690,329,274.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,690,329,274.34/438,601.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,609.97

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