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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,219.50, 604,742.96 and 237,015.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,219.50, 604,742.96 and 237,015.50 is: 327,081.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,219.50 : 604,742.96 = 237,015.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,219.50/604,742.96 = 237,015.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,219.50x = 604,742.96 × 237,015.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,219.50x = 143,333,455,035.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,333,455,035.88/438,219.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,081.42

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