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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,905.41, 605,689.46 and 237,701.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,905.41, 605,689.46 and 237,701.41 is: 328,027.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,905.41 : 605,689.46 = 237,701.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,905.41/605,689.46 = 237,701.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,905.41x = 605,689.46 × 237,701.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,905.41x = 143,973,238,664.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,973,238,664.14/438,905.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,027.94

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