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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,847.59, 604,229.32 and 236,643.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,847.59, 604,229.32 and 236,643.59 is: 326,567.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,847.59 : 604,229.32 = 236,643.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,847.59/604,229.32 = 236,643.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,847.59x = 604,229.32 × 236,643.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,847.59x = 142,986,997,274.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,986,997,274.44/437,847.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,567.97

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