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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,897.26, 604,298.10 and 236,693.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,897.26, 604,298.10 and 236,693.26 is: 326,636.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,897.26 : 604,298.10 = 236,693.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,897.26/604,298.10 = 236,693.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,897.26x = 604,298.10 × 236,693.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,897.26x = 143,033,287,300.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,033,287,300.81/437,897.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,636.63

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