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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,617.81, 605,293.49 and 237,413.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,617.81, 605,293.49 and 237,413.81 is: 327,631.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,617.81 : 605,293.49 = 237,413.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,617.81/605,293.49 = 237,413.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,617.81x = 605,293.49 × 237,413.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,617.81x = 143,705,033,629.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,705,033,629.10/438,617.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,631.55

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