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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,722.29, 604,056.75 and 236,518.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,722.29, 604,056.75 and 236,518.29 is: 326,395.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,722.29 : 604,056.75 = 236,518.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,722.29/604,056.75 = 236,518.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,722.29x = 604,056.75 × 236,518.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,722.29x = 142,870,468,686.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,870,468,686.01/437,722.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,395.23

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