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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,727.24, 604,063.98 and 236,523.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,727.24, 604,063.98 and 236,523.24 is: 326,402.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,727.24 : 604,063.98 = 236,523.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,727.24/604,063.98 = 236,523.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,727.24x = 604,063.98 × 236,523.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,727.24x = 142,875,169,716.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,875,169,716.90/437,727.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,402.28

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