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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,835.92, 604,213.80 and 236,632.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,835.92, 604,213.80 and 236,632.08 is: 326,552.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,835.92 : 604,213.80 = 236,632.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,835.92/604,213.80 = 236,632.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,835.92x = 604,213.80 × 236,632.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,835.92x = 142,976,368,258.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,976,368,258.70/437,835.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,552.39

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