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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,688.60, 605,392.20 and 237,484.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,688.60, 605,392.20 and 237,484.60 is: 327,729.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,688.60 : 605,392.20 = 237,484.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,688.60/605,392.20 = 237,484.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,688.60x = 605,392.20 × 237,484.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,688.60x = 143,771,324,460.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,771,324,460.12/438,688.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,729.79

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