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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,469.50, 605,089.95 and 237,265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,469.50, 605,089.95 and 237,265.50 is: 327,427.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,469.50 : 605,089.95 = 237,265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,469.50/605,089.95 = 237,265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,469.50x = 605,089.95 × 237,265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,469.50x = 143,566,970,911.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,566,970,911.07/438,469.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,427.49

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