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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,863.68, 604,251.72 and 236,659.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,863.68, 604,251.72 and 236,659.68 is: 326,590.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,863.68 : 604,251.72 = 236,659.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,863.68/604,251.72 = 236,659.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,863.68x = 604,251.72 × 236,659.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,863.68x = 143,002,018,694.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,002,018,694.65/437,863.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,590.27

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