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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,996.20, 605,814.74 and 237,792.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,996.20, 605,814.74 and 237,792.20 is: 328,153.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,996.20 : 605,814.74 = 237,792.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,996.20/605,814.74 = 237,792.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,996.20x = 605,814.74 × 237,792.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,996.20x = 144,058,015,598.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,058,015,598.99/438,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,153.22

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