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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,844.28, 605,601.63 and 237,640.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,844.28, 605,601.63 and 237,640.28 is: 327,941.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,844.28 : 605,601.63 = 237,640.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,844.28/605,601.63 = 237,640.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,844.28x = 605,601.63 × 237,640.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,844.28x = 143,915,340,921.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,915,340,921.66/438,844.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,941.70

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