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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,852.59, 604,236.30 and 236,648.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,852.59, 604,236.30 and 236,648.59 is: 326,574.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,852.59 : 604,236.30 = 236,648.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,852.59/604,236.30 = 236,648.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,852.59x = 604,236.30 × 236,648.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,852.59x = 142,991,668,421.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,991,668,421.82/437,852.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,574.91

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