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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,820.48, 604,191.36 and 236,616

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,820.48, 604,191.36 and 236,616 is: 326,529.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,820.48 : 604,191.36 = 236,616 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,820.48/604,191.36 = 236,616/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,820.48x = 604,191.36 × 236,616
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,820.48x = 142,961,342,837.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,961,342,837.76/437,820.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,529.59

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