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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,857.99, 604,243.76 and 236,653.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,857.99, 604,243.76 and 236,653.99 is: 326,582.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,857.99 : 604,243.76 = 236,653.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,857.99/604,243.76 = 236,653.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,857.99x = 604,243.76 × 236,653.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,857.99x = 142,996,697,063.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,996,697,063.94/437,857.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,582.36

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