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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,870.68, 604,261.36 and 236,666.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,870.68, 604,261.36 and 236,666.68 is: 326,599.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,870.68 : 604,261.36 = 236,666.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,870.68/604,261.36 = 236,666.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,870.68x = 604,261.36 × 236,666.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,870.68x = 143,008,529,923.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,008,529,923.49/437,870.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,599.92

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