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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,881.37, 604,277.21 and 236,677.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,881.37, 604,277.21 and 236,677.37 is: 326,615.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,881.37 : 604,277.21 = 236,677.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,881.37/604,277.21 = 236,677.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,881.37x = 604,277.21 × 236,677.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,881.37x = 143,018,738,384.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,018,738,384.05/437,881.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,615.27

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