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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,859.99, 604,246.51 and 236,655.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,859.99, 604,246.51 and 236,655.99 is: 326,585.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,859.99 : 604,246.51 = 236,655.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,859.99/604,246.51 = 236,655.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,859.99x = 604,246.51 × 236,655.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,859.99x = 142,998,556,028.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,998,556,028.10/437,859.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,585.12

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