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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,759.76, 604,108.46 and 236,555.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,759.76, 604,108.46 and 236,555.76 is: 326,446.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,759.76 : 604,108.46 = 236,555.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,759.76/604,108.46 = 236,555.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,759.76x = 604,108.46 × 236,555.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,759.76x = 142,905,335,877.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,905,335,877.73/437,759.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,446.94

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