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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,701.85, 604,028.55 and 236,497.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,701.85, 604,028.55 and 236,497.85 is: 326,367.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,701.85 : 604,028.55 = 236,497.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,701.85/604,028.55 = 236,497.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,701.85x = 604,028.55 × 236,497.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,701.85x = 142,851,453,413.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,851,453,413.62/437,701.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,367.03

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