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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,849.90, 605,609.40 and 237,645.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,849.90, 605,609.40 and 237,645.90 is: 327,949.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,849.90 : 605,609.40 = 237,645.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,849.90/605,609.40 = 237,645.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,849.90x = 605,609.40 × 237,645.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,849.90x = 143,920,590,911.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,920,590,911.46/438,849.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,949.47

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