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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,846.90, 605,605.26 and 237,642.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,846.90, 605,605.26 and 237,642.90 is: 327,945.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,846.90 : 605,605.26 = 237,642.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,846.90/605,605.26 = 237,642.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,846.90x = 605,605.26 × 237,642.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,846.90x = 143,917,790,241.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,917,790,241.65/438,846.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,945.33

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