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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,816.93, 605,567.37 and 237,612.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,816.93, 605,567.37 and 237,612.93 is: 327,905.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,816.93 : 605,567.37 = 237,612.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,816.93/605,567.37 = 237,612.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,816.93x = 605,567.37 × 237,612.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,816.93x = 143,890,637,098.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,890,637,098.09/438,816.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,905.85

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