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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,823.75, 604,196.78 and 236,619.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,823.75, 604,196.78 and 236,619.75 is: 326,535.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,823.75 : 604,196.78 = 236,619.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,823.75/604,196.78 = 236,619.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,823.75x = 604,196.78 × 236,619.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,823.75x = 142,964,889,851.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,964,889,851.31/437,823.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,535.26

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