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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,822.25, 604,194.71 and 236,618.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,822.25, 604,194.71 and 236,618.25 is: 326,533.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,822.25 : 604,194.71 = 236,618.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,822.25/604,194.71 = 236,618.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,822.25x = 604,194.71 × 236,618.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,822.25x = 142,963,493,756.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,963,493,756.37/437,822.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,533.19

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