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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,872.02, 604,263.41 and 236,668.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,872.02, 604,263.41 and 236,668.02 is: 326,601.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,872.02 : 604,263.41 = 236,668.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,872.02/604,263.41 = 236,668.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,872.02x = 604,263.41 × 236,668.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,872.02x = 143,009,824,803.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,009,824,803.15/437,872.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,601.88

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