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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,833.14, 604,210.80 and 236,629.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,833.14, 604,210.80 and 236,629.14 is: 326,548.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,833.14 : 604,210.80 = 236,629.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,833.14/604,210.80 = 236,629.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,833.14x = 604,210.80 × 236,629.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,833.14x = 142,973,881,982.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,973,881,982.71/437,833.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,548.79

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