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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,748.72, 605,475.12 and 237,544.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,748.72, 605,475.12 and 237,544.72 is: 327,812.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,748.72 : 605,475.12 = 237,544.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,748.72/605,475.12 = 237,544.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,748.72x = 605,475.12 × 237,544.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,748.72x = 143,827,417,847.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,827,417,847.37/438,748.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,812.73

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