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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,851.59, 604,234.92 and 236,647.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,851.59, 604,234.92 and 236,647.59 is: 326,573.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,851.59 : 604,234.92 = 236,647.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,851.59/604,234.92 = 236,647.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,851.59x = 604,234.92 × 236,647.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,851.59x = 142,990,737,611.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,990,737,611.84/437,851.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,573.53

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