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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,795.28, 604,157.80 and 236,591.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,795.28, 604,157.80 and 236,591.28 is: 326,496.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,795.28 : 604,157.80 = 236,591.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,795.28/604,157.80 = 236,591.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,795.28x = 604,157.80 × 236,591.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,795.28x = 142,938,467,223.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,938,467,223.98/437,795.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,496.14

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