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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,812.75, 604,181.60 and 236,608.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,812.75, 604,181.60 and 236,608.75 is: 326,520.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,812.75 : 604,181.60 = 236,608.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,812.75/604,181.60 = 236,608.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,812.75x = 604,181.60 × 236,608.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,812.75x = 142,954,653,149
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,954,653,149/437,812.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,520.08

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