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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,852.75, 605,616.80 and 237,648.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,852.75, 605,616.80 and 237,648.75 is: 327,955.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,852.75 : 605,616.80 = 237,648.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,852.75/605,616.80 = 237,648.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,852.75x = 605,616.80 × 237,648.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,852.75x = 143,924,074,310.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,924,074,310.76/438,852.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,955.28

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