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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,526.50, 605,166.57 and 237,322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,526.50, 605,166.57 and 237,322.50 is: 327,505.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,526.50 : 605,166.57 = 237,322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,526.50/605,166.57 = 237,322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,526.50x = 605,166.57 × 237,322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,526.50x = 143,619,643,308.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,619,643,308.83/438,526.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,505.05

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