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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,867.68, 604,257.24 and 236,663.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,867.68, 604,257.24 and 236,663.68 is: 326,595.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,867.68 : 604,257.24 = 236,663.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,867.68/604,257.24 = 236,663.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,867.68x = 604,257.24 × 236,663.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,867.68x = 143,005,742,085.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,005,742,085.04/437,867.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,595.79

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