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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,880.04, 604,275.36 and 236,676.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,880.04, 604,275.36 and 236,676.04 is: 326,613.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,880.04 : 604,275.36 = 236,676.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,880.04/604,275.36 = 236,676.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,880.04x = 604,275.36 × 236,676.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,880.04x = 143,017,499,274.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,017,499,274.37/437,880.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,613.42

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