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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,864.68, 604,253.10 and 236,660.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,864.68, 604,253.10 and 236,660.68 is: 326,591.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,864.68 : 604,253.10 = 236,660.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,864.68/604,253.10 = 236,660.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,864.68x = 604,253.10 × 236,660.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,864.68x = 143,002,949,538.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,002,949,538.11/437,864.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,591.65

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