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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,661.50, 605,352.90 and 237,457.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,661.50, 605,352.90 and 237,457.50 is: 327,691.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,661.50 : 605,352.90 = 237,457.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,661.50/605,352.90 = 237,457.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,661.50x = 605,352.90 × 237,457.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,661.50x = 143,745,586,251.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,745,586,251.75/438,661.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,691.37

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