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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,866.68, 604,255.86 and 236,662.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,866.68, 604,255.86 and 236,662.68 is: 326,594.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,866.68 : 604,255.86 = 236,662.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,866.68/604,255.86 = 236,662.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,866.68x = 604,255.86 × 236,662.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,866.68x = 143,004,811,233.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,004,811,233.31/437,866.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,594.41

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