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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,218.50, 604,741.58 and 237,014.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,218.50, 604,741.58 and 237,014.50 is: 327,080.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,218.50 : 604,741.58 = 237,014.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,218.50/604,741.58 = 237,014.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,218.50x = 604,741.58 × 237,014.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,218.50x = 143,332,523,212.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,332,523,212.91/438,218.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,080.04

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