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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,871, 604,262.70 and 236,667

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,871, 604,262.70 and 236,667 is: 326,600.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,871 : 604,262.70 = 236,667 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,871/604,262.70 = 236,667/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,871x = 604,262.70 × 236,667
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,871x = 143,009,040,420.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,009,040,420.90/437,871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,600.85

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