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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,729.24, 605,448.90 and 237,525.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,729.24, 605,448.90 and 237,525.24 is: 327,786.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,729.24 : 605,448.90 = 237,525.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,729.24/605,448.90 = 237,525.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,729.24x = 605,448.90 × 237,525.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,729.24x = 143,809,395,280.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,809,395,280.24/438,729.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,786.21

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