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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,867.64, 604,258.38 and 236,663.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,867.64, 604,258.38 and 236,663.64 is: 326,596.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,867.64 : 604,258.38 = 236,663.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,867.64/604,258.38 = 236,663.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,867.64x = 604,258.38 × 236,663.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,867.64x = 143,005,987,711.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,005,987,711.30/437,867.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,596.38

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