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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,873.10, 604,265.67 and 236,669.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,873.10, 604,265.67 and 236,669.10 is: 326,603.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,873.10 : 604,265.67 = 236,669.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,873.10/604,265.67 = 236,669.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,873.10x = 604,265.67 × 236,669.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,873.10x = 143,011,012,279.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,011,012,279.80/437,873.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,603.79

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