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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,616.81, 605,292.11 and 237,412.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,616.81, 605,292.11 and 237,412.81 is: 327,630.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,616.81 : 605,292.11 = 237,412.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,616.81/605,292.11 = 237,412.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,616.81x = 605,292.11 × 237,412.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,616.81x = 143,704,100,705.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,704,100,705.93/438,616.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,630.17

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