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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,855.24, 604,239.97 and 236,651.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,855.24, 604,239.97 and 236,651.24 is: 326,578.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,855.24 : 604,239.97 = 236,651.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,855.24/604,239.97 = 236,651.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,855.24x = 604,239.97 × 236,651.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,855.24x = 142,994,136,974.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,994,136,974.81/437,855.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,578.57

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