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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,897.21, 604,297.81 and 236,693.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,897.21, 604,297.81 and 236,693.21 is: 326,636.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,897.21 : 604,297.81 = 236,693.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,897.21/604,297.81 = 236,693.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,897.21x = 604,297.81 × 236,693.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,897.21x = 143,033,188,444.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,033,188,444.87/437,897.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,636.45

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