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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,726.29, 604,062.25 and 236,522.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,726.29, 604,062.25 and 236,522.29 is: 326,400.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,726.29 : 604,062.25 = 236,522.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,726.29/604,062.25 = 236,522.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,726.29x = 604,062.25 × 236,522.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,726.29x = 142,874,186,672.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,874,186,672.55/437,726.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,400.74

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