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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,493.50, 605,121.03 and 237,289.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,493.50, 605,121.03 and 237,289.50 is: 327,459.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,493.50 : 605,121.03 = 237,289.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,493.50/605,121.03 = 237,289.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,493.50x = 605,121.03 × 237,289.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,493.50x = 143,588,866,648.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,588,866,648.19/438,493.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,459.51

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