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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,195.75, 604,710.15 and 236,991.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,195.75, 604,710.15 and 236,991.75 is: 327,048.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,195.75 : 604,710.15 = 236,991.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,195.75/604,710.15 = 236,991.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,195.75x = 604,710.15 × 236,991.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,195.75x = 143,311,316,691.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,311,316,691.26/438,195.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,048.62

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