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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,199.50, 604,715.31 and 236,995.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,199.50, 604,715.31 and 236,995.50 is: 327,053.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,199.50 : 604,715.31 = 236,995.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,199.50/604,715.31 = 236,995.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,199.50x = 604,715.31 × 236,995.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,199.50x = 143,314,807,251.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,314,807,251.11/438,199.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,053.79

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