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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,793.28, 604,155.04 and 236,589.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,793.28, 604,155.04 and 236,589.28 is: 326,493.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,793.28 : 604,155.04 = 236,589.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,793.28/604,155.04 = 236,589.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,793.28x = 604,155.04 × 236,589.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,793.28x = 142,936,605,921.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,936,605,921.97/437,793.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,493.38

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