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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,848.72, 604,230.87 and 236,644.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,848.72, 604,230.87 and 236,644.72 is: 326,569.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,848.72 : 604,230.87 = 236,644.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,848.72/604,230.87 = 236,644.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,848.72x = 604,230.87 × 236,644.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,848.72x = 142,988,044,423.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,988,044,423.35/437,848.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,569.52

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