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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,864.02, 604,252.02 and 236,660.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,864.02, 604,252.02 and 236,660.02 is: 326,590.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,864.02 : 604,252.02 = 236,660.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,864.02/604,252.02 = 236,660.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,864.02x = 604,252.02 × 236,660.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,864.02x = 143,002,295,138.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,002,295,138.24/437,864.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,590.65

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