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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,854.74, 604,239.28 and 236,650.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,854.74, 604,239.28 and 236,650.74 is: 326,577.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,854.74 : 604,239.28 = 236,650.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,854.74/604,239.28 = 236,650.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,854.74x = 604,239.28 × 236,650.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,854.74x = 142,993,671,565.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,993,671,565.81/437,854.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,577.88

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