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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,759.88, 604,108.63 and 236,555.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,759.88, 604,108.63 and 236,555.88 is: 326,447.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,759.88 : 604,108.63 = 236,555.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,759.88/604,108.63 = 236,555.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,759.88x = 604,108.63 × 236,555.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,759.88x = 142,905,448,585.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,905,448,585.24/437,759.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,447.11

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