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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,862.01, 604,249.26 and 236,658.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,862.01, 604,249.26 and 236,658.01 is: 326,587.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,862.01 : 604,249.26 = 236,658.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,862.01/604,249.26 = 236,658.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,862.01x = 604,249.26 × 236,658.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,862.01x = 143,000,427,415.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,000,427,415.57/437,862.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,587.88

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