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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,856.54, 605,618.52 and 237,652.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,856.54, 605,618.52 and 237,652.54 is: 327,958.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,856.54 : 605,618.52 = 237,652.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,856.54/605,618.52 = 237,652.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,856.54x = 605,618.52 × 237,652.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,856.54x = 143,926,779,549.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,926,779,549.04/438,856.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,958.61

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