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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,966.72, 605,775.36 and 237,762.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,966.72, 605,775.36 and 237,762.72 is: 328,113.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,966.72 : 605,775.36 = 237,762.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,966.72/605,775.36 = 237,762.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,966.72x = 605,775.36 × 237,762.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,966.72x = 144,030,797,302.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,030,797,302.58/438,966.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,113.25

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