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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,868, 604,258.56 and 236,664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,868, 604,258.56 and 236,664 is: 326,596.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,868 : 604,258.56 = 236,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,868/604,258.56 = 236,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,868x = 604,258.56 × 236,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,868x = 143,006,247,843.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,006,247,843.84/437,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,596.71

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