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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,854.35, 604,238.70 and 236,650.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,854.35, 604,238.70 and 236,650.35 is: 326,577.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,854.35 : 604,238.70 = 236,650.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,854.35/604,238.70 = 236,650.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,854.35x = 604,238.70 × 236,650.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,854.35x = 142,993,299,838.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,993,299,838.55/437,854.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,577.32

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