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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,920.50, 605,710.29 and 237,716.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,920.50, 605,710.29 and 237,716.50 is: 328,048.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,920.50 : 605,710.29 = 237,716.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,920.50/605,710.29 = 237,716.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,920.50x = 605,710.29 × 237,716.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,920.50x = 143,987,330,152.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,987,330,152.79/438,920.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,048.77

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