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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,893.21, 604,292.29 and 236,689.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,893.21, 604,292.29 and 236,689.21 is: 326,630.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,893.21 : 604,292.29 = 236,689.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,893.21/604,292.29 = 236,689.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,893.21x = 604,292.29 × 236,689.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,893.21x = 143,029,464,729.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,029,464,729.19/437,893.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,630.93

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