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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,896.30, 604,297.76 and 236,692.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,896.30, 604,297.76 and 236,692.30 is: 326,635.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,896.30 : 604,297.76 = 236,692.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,896.30/604,297.76 = 236,692.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,896.30x = 604,297.76 × 236,692.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,896.30x = 143,032,626,699.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,032,626,699.25/437,896.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,635.84

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