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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,852.85, 604,236.63 and 236,648.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,852.85, 604,236.63 and 236,648.85 is: 326,575.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,852.85 : 604,236.63 = 236,648.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,852.85/604,236.63 = 236,648.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,852.85x = 604,236.63 × 236,648.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,852.85x = 142,991,903,617.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,991,903,617.38/437,852.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,575.25

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