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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,894.46, 604,294.02 and 236,690.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,894.46, 604,294.02 and 236,690.46 is: 326,632.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,894.46 : 604,294.02 = 236,690.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,894.46/604,294.02 = 236,690.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,894.46x = 604,294.02 × 236,690.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,894.46x = 143,030,629,569.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,030,629,569.05/437,894.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,632.65

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