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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,710.08, 604,038.96 and 236,506.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,710.08, 604,038.96 and 236,506.08 is: 326,377.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,710.08 : 604,038.96 = 236,506.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,710.08/604,038.96 = 236,506.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,710.08x = 604,038.96 × 236,506.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,710.08x = 142,858,886,596.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,858,886,596.88/437,710.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,377.88

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