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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,201.50, 604,718.08 and 236,997.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,201.50, 604,718.08 and 236,997.50 is: 327,056.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,201.50 : 604,718.08 = 236,997.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,201.50/604,718.08 = 236,997.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,201.50x = 604,718.08 × 236,997.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,201.50x = 143,316,673,164.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,316,673,164.80/438,201.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,056.56

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