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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,688.13, 605,390.42 and 237,484.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,688.13, 605,390.42 and 237,484.13 is: 327,728.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,688.13 : 605,390.42 = 237,484.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,688.13/605,390.42 = 237,484.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,688.13x = 605,390.42 × 237,484.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,688.13x = 143,770,614,770.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,770,614,770.79/438,688.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,728.53

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