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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,735.22, 604,074.96 and 236,531.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,735.22, 604,074.96 and 236,531.22 is: 326,413.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,735.22 : 604,074.96 = 236,531.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,735.22/604,074.96 = 236,531.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,735.22x = 604,074.96 × 236,531.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,735.22x = 142,882,587,260.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,882,587,260.25/437,735.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,413.28

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