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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,236.50, 604,767.45 and 237,032.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,236.50, 604,767.45 and 237,032.50 is: 327,105.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,236.50 : 604,767.45 = 237,032.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,236.50/604,767.45 = 237,032.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,236.50x = 604,767.45 × 237,032.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,236.50x = 143,349,540,592.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,349,540,592.13/438,236.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,105.43

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