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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,962.66, 605,764.68 and 237,758.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,962.66, 605,764.68 and 237,758.66 is: 328,104.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,962.66 : 605,764.68 = 237,758.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,962.66/605,764.68 = 237,758.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,962.66x = 605,764.68 × 237,758.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,962.66x = 144,025,798,592.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,025,798,592.13/438,962.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,104.90

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