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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,873.86, 604,265.62 and 236,669.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,873.86, 604,265.62 and 236,669.86 is: 326,604.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,873.86 : 604,265.62 = 236,669.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,873.86/604,265.62 = 236,669.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,873.86x = 604,265.62 × 236,669.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,873.86x = 143,011,459,688.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,011,459,688.21/437,873.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,604.24

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