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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,854.56, 604,240.16 and 236,650.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,854.56, 604,240.16 and 236,650.56 is: 326,578.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,854.56 : 604,240.16 = 236,650.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,854.56/604,240.16 = 236,650.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,854.56x = 604,240.16 × 236,650.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,854.56x = 142,993,772,238.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,993,772,238.49/437,854.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,578.24

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