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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,849.84, 604,232.51 and 236,645.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,849.84, 604,232.51 and 236,645.84 is: 326,571.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,849.84 : 604,232.51 = 236,645.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,849.84/604,232.51 = 236,645.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,849.84x = 604,232.51 × 236,645.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,849.84x = 142,989,105,679.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,989,105,679.87/437,849.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,571.11

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