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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,855.37, 604,240.13 and 236,651.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,855.37, 604,240.13 and 236,651.37 is: 326,578.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,855.37 : 604,240.13 = 236,651.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,855.37/604,240.13 = 236,651.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,855.37x = 604,240.13 × 236,651.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,855.37x = 142,994,252,899.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,994,252,899.21/437,855.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,578.74

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