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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,695.88, 605,400.52 and 237,491.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,695.88, 605,400.52 and 237,491.88 is: 327,738.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,695.88 : 605,400.52 = 237,491.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,695.88/605,400.52 = 237,491.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,695.88x = 605,400.52 × 237,491.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,695.88x = 143,777,707,647.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,777,707,647.78/438,695.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,738.91

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