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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,792.64, 604,154.52 and 236,588.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,792.64, 604,154.52 and 236,588.64 is: 326,492.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,792.64 : 604,154.52 = 236,588.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,792.64/604,154.52 = 236,588.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,792.64x = 604,154.52 × 236,588.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,792.64x = 142,936,096,236.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,936,096,236.65/437,792.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,492.69

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