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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,848.04, 605,606.79 and 237,644.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,848.04, 605,606.79 and 237,644.04 is: 327,946.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,848.04 : 605,606.79 = 237,644.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,848.04/605,606.79 = 237,644.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,848.04x = 605,606.79 × 237,644.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,848.04x = 143,918,844,227.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,918,844,227.03/438,848.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,946.88

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