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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,775.76, 604,130.55 and 236,571.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,775.76, 604,130.55 and 236,571.76 is: 326,469.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,775.76 : 604,130.55 = 236,571.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,775.76/604,130.55 = 236,571.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,775.76x = 604,130.55 × 236,571.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,775.76x = 142,920,227,483.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,920,227,483.27/437,775.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,469.03

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