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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,811.75, 604,180.22 and 236,607.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,811.75, 604,180.22 and 236,607.75 is: 326,518.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,811.75 : 604,180.22 = 236,607.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,811.75/604,180.22 = 236,607.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,811.75x = 604,180.22 × 236,607.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,811.75x = 142,953,721,265.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,953,721,265.67/437,811.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,518.70

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