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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,863.02, 604,250.64 and 236,659.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,863.02, 604,250.64 and 236,659.02 is: 326,589.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,863.02 : 604,250.64 = 236,659.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,863.02/604,250.64 = 236,659.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,863.02x = 604,250.64 × 236,659.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,863.02x = 143,001,364,296.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,001,364,296.77/437,863.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,589.27

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