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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,385.50, 604,971.99 and 237,181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,385.50, 604,971.99 and 237,181.50 is: 327,310.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,385.50 : 604,971.99 = 237,181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,385.50/604,971.99 = 237,181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,385.50x = 604,971.99 × 237,181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,385.50x = 143,488,164,046.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,488,164,046.19/438,385.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,310.47

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