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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,865.02, 604,253.40 and 236,661.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,865.02, 604,253.40 and 236,661.02 is: 326,592.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,865.02 : 604,253.40 = 236,661.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,865.02/604,253.40 = 236,661.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,865.02x = 604,253.40 × 236,661.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,865.02x = 143,003,225,982.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,003,225,982.47/437,865.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,592.03

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