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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,773.76, 604,127.79 and 236,569.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,773.76, 604,127.79 and 236,569.76 is: 326,466.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,773.76 : 604,127.79 = 236,569.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,773.76/604,127.79 = 236,569.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,773.76x = 604,127.79 × 236,569.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,773.76x = 142,918,366,289.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,918,366,289.63/437,773.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,466.27

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