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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,770.26, 604,122.96 and 236,566.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,770.26, 604,122.96 and 236,566.26 is: 326,461.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,770.26 : 604,122.96 = 236,566.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,770.26/604,122.96 = 236,566.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,770.26x = 604,122.96 × 236,566.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,770.26x = 142,915,109,227.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,915,109,227.33/437,770.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,461.44

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