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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,744.72, 605,469.60 and 237,540.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,744.72, 605,469.60 and 237,540.72 is: 327,807.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,744.72 : 605,469.60 = 237,540.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,744.72/605,469.60 = 237,540.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,744.72x = 605,469.60 × 237,540.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,744.72x = 143,823,684,722.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,823,684,722.11/438,744.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,807.21

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