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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,725.29, 604,060.88 and 236,521.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,725.29, 604,060.88 and 236,521.29 is: 326,399.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,725.29 : 604,060.88 = 236,521.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,725.29/604,060.88 = 236,521.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,725.29x = 604,060.88 × 236,521.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,725.29x = 142,873,257,393.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,873,257,393.53/437,725.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,399.37

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