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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,831.02, 605,586.66 and 237,627.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,831.02, 605,586.66 and 237,627.02 is: 327,925.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,831.02 : 605,586.66 = 237,627.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,831.02/605,586.66 = 237,627.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,831.02x = 605,586.66 × 237,627.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,831.02x = 143,903,753,367.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,903,753,367.55/438,831.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,925.21

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