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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,657, 605,347.47 and 237,453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,657, 605,347.47 and 237,453 is: 327,685.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,657 : 605,347.47 = 237,453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,657/605,347.47 = 237,453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,657x = 605,347.47 × 237,453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,657x = 143,741,572,793.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,741,572,793.91/438,657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,685.58

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