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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,849.02, 605,608.18 and 237,645.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,849.02, 605,608.18 and 237,645.02 is: 327,948.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,849.02 : 605,608.18 = 237,645.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,849.02/605,608.18 = 237,645.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,849.02x = 605,608.18 × 237,645.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,849.02x = 143,919,768,048.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,919,768,048.26/438,849.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,948.25

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