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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,881.17, 604,276.02 and 236,677.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,881.17, 604,276.02 and 236,677.17 is: 326,614.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,881.17 : 604,276.02 = 236,677.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,881.17/604,276.02 = 236,677.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,881.17x = 604,276.02 × 236,677.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,881.17x = 143,018,338,312.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,018,338,312.46/437,881.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,614.50

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