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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,700.50, 605,407.50 and 237,496.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,700.50, 605,407.50 and 237,496.50 is: 327,745.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,700.50 : 605,407.50 = 237,496.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,700.50/605,407.50 = 237,496.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,700.50x = 605,407.50 × 237,496.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,700.50x = 143,782,162,323.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,782,162,323.75/438,700.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,745.61

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