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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,878.88, 604,272.52 and 236,674.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,878.88, 604,272.52 and 236,674.88 is: 326,611.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,878.88 : 604,272.52 = 236,674.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,878.88/604,272.52 = 236,674.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,878.88x = 604,272.52 × 236,674.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,878.88x = 143,016,126,158.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,016,126,158.30/437,878.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,611.15

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