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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,746.72, 605,472.36 and 237,542.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,746.72, 605,472.36 and 237,542.72 is: 327,809.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,746.72 : 605,472.36 = 237,542.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,746.72/605,472.36 = 237,542.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,746.72x = 605,472.36 × 237,542.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,746.72x = 143,825,551,279.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,825,551,279.22/438,746.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,809.97

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