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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,691.50, 605,394.36 and 237,487.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,691.50, 605,394.36 and 237,487.50 is: 327,732.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,691.50 : 605,394.36 = 237,487.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,691.50/605,394.36 = 237,487.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,691.50x = 605,394.36 × 237,487.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,691.50x = 143,773,593,070.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,773,593,070.50/438,691.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,732.80

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