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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,767.20, 604,117.44 and 236,563.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,767.20, 604,117.44 and 236,563.20 is: 326,456.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,767.20 : 604,117.44 = 236,563.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,767.20/604,117.44 = 236,563.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,767.20x = 604,117.44 × 236,563.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,767.20x = 142,911,954,782.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,911,954,782.21/437,767.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,456.52

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