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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,724.75, 604,060.16 and 236,520.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,724.75, 604,060.16 and 236,520.75 is: 326,398.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,724.75 : 604,060.16 = 236,520.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,724.75/604,060.16 = 236,520.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,724.75x = 604,060.16 × 236,520.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,724.75x = 142,872,760,905.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,872,760,905.72/437,724.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,398.64

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