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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,854.16, 604,238.36 and 236,650.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,854.16, 604,238.36 and 236,650.16 is: 326,577.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,854.16 : 604,238.36 = 236,650.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,854.16/604,238.36 = 236,650.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,854.16x = 604,238.36 × 236,650.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,854.16x = 142,993,100,367.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,993,100,367.70/437,854.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,577.01

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