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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,614.40, 605,287.80 and 237,410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,614.40, 605,287.80 and 237,410.40 is: 327,626.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,614.40 : 605,287.80 = 237,410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,614.40/605,287.80 = 237,410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,614.40x = 605,287.80 × 237,410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,614.40x = 143,701,618,713.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,701,618,713.12/438,614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,626.31

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