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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,470.50, 605,091.33 and 237,266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,470.50, 605,091.33 and 237,266.50 is: 327,428.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,470.50 : 605,091.33 = 237,266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,470.50/605,091.33 = 237,266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,470.50x = 605,091.33 × 237,266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,470.50x = 143,567,902,049.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,567,902,049.45/438,470.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,428.87

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