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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,859.36, 604,245.66 and 236,655.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,859.36, 604,245.66 and 236,655.36 is: 326,584.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,859.36 : 604,245.66 = 236,655.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,859.36/604,245.66 = 236,655.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,859.36x = 604,245.66 × 236,655.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,859.36x = 142,997,974,195.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,997,974,195.74/437,859.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,584.26

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