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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,809.96, 605,558.18 and 237,605.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,809.96, 605,558.18 and 237,605.48 is: 327,895.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,809.96 : 605,558.18 = 237,605.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,809.96/605,558.18 = 237,605.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,809.96x = 605,558.18 × 237,605.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,809.96x = 143,883,942,026.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,883,942,026.83/438,809.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,895.80

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