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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,878.17, 604,271.88 and 236,674.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,878.17, 604,271.88 and 236,674.17 is: 326,610.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,878.17 : 604,271.88 = 236,674.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,878.17/604,271.88 = 236,674.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,878.17x = 604,271.88 × 236,674.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,878.17x = 143,015,545,653.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,015,545,653.34/437,878.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,610.36

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