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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,903, 605,686.18 and 237,699

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,903, 605,686.18 and 237,699 is: 328,024.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,903 : 605,686.18 = 237,699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,903/605,686.18 = 237,699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,903x = 605,686.18 × 237,699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,903x = 143,970,999,299.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,970,999,299.82/438,903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,024.64

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