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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,897.30, 604,299.14 and 236,693.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,897.30, 604,299.14 and 236,693.30 is: 326,637.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,897.30 : 604,299.14 = 236,693.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,897.30/604,299.14 = 236,693.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,897.30x = 604,299.14 × 236,693.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,897.30x = 143,033,557,633.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,033,557,633.76/437,897.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,637.22

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