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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,852.54, 605,613 and 237,648.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,852.54, 605,613 and 237,648.54 is: 327,953.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,852.54 : 605,613 = 237,648.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,852.54/605,613 = 237,648.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,852.54x = 605,613 × 237,648.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,852.54x = 143,923,045,255.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,923,045,255.02/438,852.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,953.09

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