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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,821.48, 604,192.74 and 236,617

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,821.48, 604,192.74 and 236,617 is: 326,530.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,821.48 : 604,192.74 = 236,617 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,821.48/604,192.74 = 236,617/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,821.48x = 604,192.74 × 236,617
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,821.48x = 142,962,273,560.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,962,273,560.58/437,821.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,530.97

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