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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,879.67, 604,272.20 and 236,675.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,879.67, 604,272.20 and 236,675.67 is: 326,611.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,879.67 : 604,272.20 = 236,675.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,879.67/604,272.20 = 236,675.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,879.67x = 604,272.20 × 236,675.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,879.67x = 143,016,526,614.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,016,526,614.00/437,879.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,611.48

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