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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,701.90, 604,028.42 and 236,497.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,701.90, 604,028.42 and 236,497.90 is: 326,366.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,701.90 : 604,028.42 = 236,497.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,701.90/604,028.42 = 236,497.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,701.90x = 604,028.42 × 236,497.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,701.90x = 142,851,452,870.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,851,452,870.32/437,701.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,366.99

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