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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,755.13, 604,102.07 and 236,551.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,755.13, 604,102.07 and 236,551.13 is: 326,440.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,755.13 : 604,102.07 = 236,551.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,755.13/604,102.07 = 236,551.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,755.13x = 604,102.07 × 236,551.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,755.13x = 142,901,024,864.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,901,024,864.71/437,755.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,440.55

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