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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,755.72, 605,484.78 and 237,551.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,755.72, 605,484.78 and 237,551.72 is: 327,822.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,755.72 : 605,484.78 = 237,551.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,755.72/605,484.78 = 237,551.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,755.72x = 605,484.78 × 237,551.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,755.72x = 143,833,950,922.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,833,950,922.82/438,755.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,822.39

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