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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,654.63, 605,343.50 and 237,450.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,654.63, 605,343.50 and 237,450.63 is: 327,681.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,654.63 : 605,343.50 = 237,450.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,654.63/605,343.50 = 237,450.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,654.63x = 605,343.50 × 237,450.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,654.63x = 143,739,196,035.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,739,196,035.03/438,654.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,681.93

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