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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,768.20, 604,118.82 and 236,564.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,768.20, 604,118.82 and 236,564.20 is: 326,457.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,768.20 : 604,118.82 = 236,564.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,768.20/604,118.82 = 236,564.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,768.20x = 604,118.82 × 236,564.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,768.20x = 142,912,885,358.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,912,885,358.24/437,768.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,457.90

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