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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,896.76, 604,297.41 and 236,692.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,896.76, 604,297.41 and 236,692.76 is: 326,635.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,896.76 : 604,297.41 = 236,692.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,896.76/604,297.41 = 236,692.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,896.76x = 604,297.41 × 236,692.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,896.76x = 143,032,821,833.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,032,821,833.75/437,896.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,635.94

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