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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,793.88, 605,535.55 and 237,589.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,793.88, 605,535.55 and 237,589.88 is: 327,874.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,793.88 : 605,535.55 = 237,589.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,793.88/605,535.55 = 237,589.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,793.88x = 605,535.55 × 237,589.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,793.88x = 143,869,115,038.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,869,115,038.58/438,793.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,874.03

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