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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,792.28, 604,153.66 and 236,588.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,792.28, 604,153.66 and 236,588.28 is: 326,492.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,792.28 : 604,153.66 = 236,588.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,792.28/604,153.66 = 236,588.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,792.28x = 604,153.66 × 236,588.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,792.28x = 142,935,675,275.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,935,675,275.11/437,792.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,492.00

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