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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,723.04, 604,057.78 and 236,519.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,723.04, 604,057.78 and 236,519.04 is: 326,396.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,723.04 : 604,057.78 = 236,519.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,723.04/604,057.78 = 236,519.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,723.04x = 604,057.78 × 236,519.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,723.04x = 142,871,165,638.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,871,165,638.83/437,723.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,396.27

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