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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,687.99, 605,390.94 and 237,483.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,687.99, 605,390.94 and 237,483.99 is: 327,728.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,687.99 : 605,390.94 = 237,483.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,687.99/605,390.94 = 237,483.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,687.99x = 605,390.94 × 237,483.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,687.99x = 143,770,655,941.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,770,655,941.05/438,687.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,728.73

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