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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,777.64, 604,133.82 and 236,573.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,777.64, 604,133.82 and 236,573.64 is: 326,471.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,777.64 : 604,133.82 = 236,573.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,777.64/604,133.82 = 236,573.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,777.64x = 604,133.82 × 236,573.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,777.64x = 142,922,136,844.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,922,136,844.51/437,777.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,471.99

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