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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,739.40, 604,080.18 and 236,535.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,739.40, 604,080.18 and 236,535.40 is: 326,418.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,739.40 : 604,080.18 = 236,535.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,739.40/604,080.18 = 236,535.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,739.40x = 604,080.18 × 236,535.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,739.40x = 142,886,347,008.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,886,347,008.37/437,739.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,418.75

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