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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,789.28, 604,149.52 and 236,585.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,789.28, 604,149.52 and 236,585.28 is: 326,487.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,789.28 : 604,149.52 = 236,585.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,789.28/604,149.52 = 236,585.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,789.28x = 604,149.52 × 236,585.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,789.28x = 142,932,883,351.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,932,883,351.07/437,789.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,487.86

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