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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,866.02, 604,254.78 and 236,662.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,866.02, 604,254.78 and 236,662.02 is: 326,593.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,866.02 : 604,254.78 = 236,662.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,866.02/604,254.78 = 236,662.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,866.02x = 604,254.78 × 236,662.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,866.02x = 143,004,156,829.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,004,156,829.46/437,866.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,593.41

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