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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,853.59, 604,237.68 and 236,649.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,853.59, 604,237.68 and 236,649.59 is: 326,576.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,853.59 : 604,237.68 = 236,649.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,853.59/604,237.68 = 236,649.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,853.59x = 604,237.68 × 236,649.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,853.59x = 142,992,599,234.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,992,599,234.55/437,853.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,576.29

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