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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,727.29, 604,063.63 and 236,523.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,727.29, 604,063.63 and 236,523.29 is: 326,402.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,727.29 : 604,063.63 = 236,523.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,727.29/604,063.63 = 236,523.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,727.29x = 604,063.63 × 236,523.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,727.29x = 142,875,117,136.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,875,117,136.94/437,727.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,402.12

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