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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,894.21, 604,293.67 and 236,690.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,894.21, 604,293.67 and 236,690.21 is: 326,632.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,894.21 : 604,293.67 = 236,690.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,894.21/604,293.67 = 236,690.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,894.21x = 604,293.67 × 236,690.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,894.21x = 143,030,395,653.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,030,395,653.97/437,894.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,632.31

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