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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,773.26, 604,127.10 and 236,569.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,773.26, 604,127.10 and 236,569.26 is: 326,465.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,773.26 : 604,127.10 = 236,569.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,773.26/604,127.10 = 236,569.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,773.26x = 604,127.10 × 236,569.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,773.26x = 142,917,900,992.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,917,900,992.95/437,773.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,465.58

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