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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,960.24, 605,768.04 and 237,756.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,960.24, 605,768.04 and 237,756.24 is: 328,105.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,960.24 : 605,768.04 = 237,756.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,960.24/605,768.04 = 237,756.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,960.24x = 605,768.04 × 237,756.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,960.24x = 144,025,131,502.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,025,131,502.57/438,960.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,105.19

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