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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,893.46, 604,292.64 and 236,689.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,893.46, 604,292.64 and 236,689.46 is: 326,631.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,893.46 : 604,292.64 = 236,689.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,893.46/604,292.64 = 236,689.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,893.46x = 604,292.64 × 236,689.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,893.46x = 143,029,698,643.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,029,698,643.57/437,893.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,631.27

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