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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,851.22, 604,234.32 and 236,647.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,851.22, 604,234.32 and 236,647.22 is: 326,572.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,851.22 : 604,234.32 = 236,647.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,851.22/604,234.32 = 236,647.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,851.22x = 604,234.32 × 236,647.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,851.22x = 142,990,372,056.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,990,372,056.59/437,851.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,572.97

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