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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,895.21, 604,295.06 and 236,691.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,895.21, 604,295.06 and 236,691.21 is: 326,633.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,895.21 : 604,295.06 = 236,691.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,895.21/604,295.06 = 236,691.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,895.21x = 604,295.06 × 236,691.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,895.21x = 143,031,327,764.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,031,327,764.97/437,895.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,633.69

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