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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,801.64, 605,545.38 and 237,598.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,801.64, 605,545.38 and 237,598.12 is: 327,884.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,801.64 : 605,545.38 = 237,598.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,801.64/605,545.38 = 237,598.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,801.64x = 605,545.38 × 237,598.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,801.64x = 143,876,443,862.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,876,443,862.69/438,801.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,884.93

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