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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,769.20, 604,120.20 and 236,565.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,769.20, 604,120.20 and 236,565.20 is: 326,459.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,769.20 : 604,120.20 = 236,565.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,769.20/604,120.20 = 236,565.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,769.20x = 604,120.20 × 236,565.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,769.20x = 142,913,815,937.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,913,815,937.04/437,769.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,459.28

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