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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,940.56, 605,740.68 and 237,736.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,940.56, 605,740.68 and 237,736.56 is: 328,077.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,940.56 : 605,740.68 = 237,736.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,940.56/605,740.68 = 237,736.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,940.56x = 605,740.68 × 237,736.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,940.56x = 144,006,705,515.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,006,705,515.26/438,940.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,077.92

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