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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,742.08, 604,083.12 and 236,538.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,742.08, 604,083.12 and 236,538.08 is: 326,422.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,742.08 : 604,083.12 = 236,538.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,742.08/604,083.12 = 236,538.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,742.08x = 604,083.12 × 236,538.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,742.08x = 142,888,661,365.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,888,661,365.21/437,742.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,422.04

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