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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,700.85, 604,027.17 and 236,496.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,700.85, 604,027.17 and 236,496.85 is: 326,365.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,700.85 : 604,027.17 = 236,496.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,700.85/604,027.17 = 236,496.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,700.85x = 604,027.17 × 236,496.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,700.85x = 142,850,521,509.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,850,521,509.35/437,700.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,365.65

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