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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,848.59, 604,230.70 and 236,644.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,848.59, 604,230.70 and 236,644.59 is: 326,569.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,848.59 : 604,230.70 = 236,644.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,848.59/604,230.70 = 236,644.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,848.59x = 604,230.70 × 236,644.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,848.59x = 142,987,926,266.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,987,926,266.91/437,848.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,569.34

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