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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,886.46, 604,282.98 and 236,682.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,886.46, 604,282.98 and 236,682.46 is: 326,621.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,886.46 : 604,282.98 = 236,682.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,886.46/604,282.98 = 236,682.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,886.46x = 604,282.98 × 236,682.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,886.46x = 143,023,182,242.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,023,182,242.53/437,886.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,621.61

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