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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,869.89, 604,261.53 and 236,665.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,869.89, 604,261.53 and 236,665.89 is: 326,599.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,869.89 : 604,261.53 = 236,665.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,869.89/604,261.53 = 236,665.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,869.89x = 604,261.53 × 236,665.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,869.89x = 143,008,092,790.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,008,092,790.21/437,869.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,599.51

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