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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,850.22, 604,232.94 and 236,646.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,850.22, 604,232.94 and 236,646.22 is: 326,571.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,850.22 : 604,232.94 = 236,646.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,850.22/604,232.94 = 236,646.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,850.22x = 604,232.94 × 236,646.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,850.22x = 142,989,439,739.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,989,439,739.90/437,850.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,571.59

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