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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,877.56, 604,271.10 and 236,673.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,877.56, 604,271.10 and 236,673.56 is: 326,609.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,877.56 : 604,271.10 = 236,673.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,877.56/604,271.10 = 236,673.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,877.56x = 604,271.10 × 236,673.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,877.56x = 143,014,994,840.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,014,994,840.32/437,877.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,609.55

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