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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,758.88, 604,107.25 and 236,554.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,758.88, 604,107.25 and 236,554.88 is: 326,445.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,758.88 : 604,107.25 = 236,554.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,758.88/604,107.25 = 236,554.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,758.88x = 604,107.25 × 236,554.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,758.88x = 142,904,514,418.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,904,514,418.96/437,758.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,445.73

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