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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,409.75, 605,005.50 and 237,205.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,409.75, 605,005.50 and 237,205.75 is: 327,343.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,409.75 : 605,005.50 = 237,205.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,409.75/605,005.50 = 237,205.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,409.75x = 605,005.50 × 237,205.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,409.75x = 143,510,783,381.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,510,783,381.63/438,409.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,343.96

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