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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,852.66, 604,236.29 and 236,648.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,852.66, 604,236.29 and 236,648.66 is: 326,574.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,852.66 : 604,236.29 = 236,648.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,852.66/604,236.29 = 236,648.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,852.66x = 604,236.29 × 236,648.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,852.66x = 142,991,704,147.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,991,704,147.45/437,852.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,574.94

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