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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,733, 604,071.54 and 236,529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,733, 604,071.54 and 236,529 is: 326,410.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,733 : 604,071.54 = 236,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,733/604,071.54 = 236,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,733x = 604,071.54 × 236,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,733x = 142,880,437,284.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,880,437,284.66/437,733
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,410.02

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