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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,895.30, 604,296.38 and 236,691.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,895.30, 604,296.38 and 236,691.30 is: 326,634.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,895.30 : 604,296.38 = 236,691.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,895.30/604,296.38 = 236,691.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,895.30x = 604,296.38 × 236,691.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,895.30x = 143,031,695,767.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,031,695,767.49/437,895.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,634.46

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