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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,192.50, 604,705.65 and 236,988.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,192.50, 604,705.65 and 236,988.50 is: 327,044.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,192.50 : 604,705.65 = 236,988.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,192.50/604,705.65 = 236,988.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,192.50x = 604,705.65 × 236,988.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,192.50x = 143,308,284,935.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,308,284,935.03/438,192.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,044.13

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