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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,653.56, 605,342.82 and 237,449.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,653.56, 605,342.82 and 237,449.56 is: 327,680.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,653.56 : 605,342.82 = 237,449.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,653.56/605,342.82 = 237,449.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,653.56x = 605,342.82 × 237,449.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,653.56x = 143,738,386,258.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,738,386,258.16/438,653.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,680.88

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