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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,879.04, 604,273.98 and 236,675.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,879.04, 604,273.98 and 236,675.04 is: 326,612.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,879.04 : 604,273.98 = 236,675.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,879.04/604,273.98 = 236,675.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,879.04x = 604,273.98 × 236,675.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,879.04x = 143,016,568,387.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,016,568,387.46/437,879.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,612.04

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