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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,791.28, 604,152.28 and 236,587.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,791.28, 604,152.28 and 236,587.28 is: 326,490.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,791.28 : 604,152.28 = 236,587.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,791.28/604,152.28 = 236,587.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,791.28x = 604,152.28 × 236,587.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,791.28x = 142,934,744,631.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,934,744,631.00/437,791.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,490.62

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