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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,774.76, 604,129.17 and 236,570.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,774.76, 604,129.17 and 236,570.76 is: 326,467.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,774.76 : 604,129.17 = 236,570.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,774.76/604,129.17 = 236,570.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,774.76x = 604,129.17 × 236,570.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,774.76x = 142,919,296,885.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,919,296,885.07/437,774.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,467.65

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