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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,887.46, 604,284.36 and 236,683.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,887.46, 604,284.36 and 236,683.46 is: 326,622.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,887.46 : 604,284.36 = 236,683.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,887.46/604,284.36 = 236,683.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,887.46x = 604,284.36 × 236,683.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,887.46x = 143,024,113,148.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,024,113,148.69/437,887.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,622.99

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