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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,658.94, 605,349.45 and 237,454.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,658.94, 605,349.45 and 237,454.94 is: 327,687.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,658.94 : 605,349.45 = 237,454.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,658.94/605,349.45 = 237,454.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,658.94x = 605,349.45 × 237,454.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,658.94x = 143,743,218,842.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,743,218,842.16/438,658.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,687.88

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