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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,822.48, 604,194.12 and 236,618

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,822.48, 604,194.12 and 236,618 is: 326,532.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,822.48 : 604,194.12 = 236,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,822.48/604,194.12 = 236,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,822.48x = 604,194.12 × 236,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,822.48x = 142,963,204,286.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,963,204,286.16/437,822.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,532.35

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