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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,754.38, 604,101.04 and 236,550.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,754.38, 604,101.04 and 236,550.38 is: 326,439.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,754.38 : 604,101.04 = 236,550.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,754.38/604,101.04 = 236,550.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,754.38x = 604,101.04 × 236,550.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,754.38x = 142,900,326,958.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,900,326,958.51/437,754.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,439.52

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