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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,861.01, 604,247.88 and 236,657.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,861.01, 604,247.88 and 236,657.01 is: 326,586.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,861.01 : 604,247.88 = 236,657.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,861.01/604,247.88 = 236,657.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,861.01x = 604,247.88 × 236,657.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,861.01x = 142,999,496,579.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,999,496,579.64/437,861.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,586.50

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