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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,400.50, 604,992.69 and 237,196.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,400.50, 604,992.69 and 237,196.50 is: 327,331.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,400.50 : 604,992.69 = 237,196.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,400.50/604,992.69 = 237,196.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,400.50x = 604,992.69 × 237,196.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,400.50x = 143,502,148,593.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,502,148,593.59/438,400.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,331.17

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