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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,921.50, 605,711.67 and 237,717.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,921.50, 605,711.67 and 237,717.50 is: 328,050.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,921.50 : 605,711.67 = 237,717.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,921.50/605,711.67 = 237,717.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,921.50x = 605,711.67 × 237,717.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,921.50x = 143,988,263,913.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,988,263,913.23/438,921.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,050.15

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