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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,948, 605,748.24 and 237,745.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,948, 605,748.24 and 237,745.44 is: 328,088.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,948 : 605,748.24 = 237,745.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,948/605,748.24 = 237,745.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,948x = 605,748.24 × 237,745.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,948x = 144,013,881,848.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,013,881,848.03/438,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,088.71

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