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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,630.08, 605,311.40 and 237,426.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,630.08, 605,311.40 and 237,426.08 is: 327,649.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,630.08 : 605,311.40 = 237,426.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,630.08/605,311.40 = 237,426.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,630.08x = 605,311.40 × 237,426.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,630.08x = 143,716,712,881.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,716,712,881.31/438,630.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,649.01

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