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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,661.19, 605,352.56 and 237,457.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,661.19, 605,352.56 and 237,457.19 is: 327,690.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,661.19 : 605,352.56 = 237,457.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,661.19/605,352.56 = 237,457.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,661.19x = 605,352.56 × 237,457.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,661.19x = 143,745,318,183.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,745,318,183.00/438,661.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,690.98

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