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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,885.46, 604,281.60 and 236,681.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,885.46, 604,281.60 and 236,681.46 is: 326,620.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,885.46 : 604,281.60 = 236,681.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,885.46/604,281.60 = 236,681.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,885.46x = 604,281.60 × 236,681.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,885.46x = 143,022,251,339.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,022,251,339.14/437,885.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,620.23

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