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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,689.80, 604,011.78 and 236,485.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,689.80, 604,011.78 and 236,485.80 is: 326,350.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,689.80 : 604,011.78 = 236,485.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,689.80/604,011.78 = 236,485.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,689.80x = 604,011.78 × 236,485.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,689.80x = 142,840,209,002.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,840,209,002.72/437,689.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,350.33

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