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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,669.24, 605,362.80 and 237,465.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,669.24, 605,362.80 and 237,465.24 is: 327,701.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,669.24 : 605,362.80 = 237,465.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,669.24/605,362.80 = 237,465.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,669.24x = 605,362.80 × 237,465.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,669.24x = 143,752,622,589.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,752,622,589.07/438,669.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,701.62

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