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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,836.92, 604,214.82 and 236,632.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,836.92, 604,214.82 and 236,632.92 is: 326,553.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,836.92 : 604,214.82 = 236,632.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,836.92/604,214.82 = 236,632.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,836.92x = 604,214.82 × 236,632.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,836.92x = 142,977,117,163.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,977,117,163.87/437,836.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,553.36

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