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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,734.24, 605,455.84 and 237,530.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,734.24, 605,455.84 and 237,530.24 is: 327,793.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,734.24 : 605,455.84 = 237,530.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,734.24/605,455.84 = 237,530.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,734.24x = 605,455.84 × 237,530.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,734.24x = 143,814,070,984.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,814,070,984.60/438,734.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,793.13

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