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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,897.76, 604,298.79 and 236,693.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,897.76, 604,298.79 and 236,693.76 is: 326,637.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,897.76 : 604,298.79 = 236,693.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,897.76/604,298.79 = 236,693.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,897.76x = 604,298.79 × 236,693.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,897.76x = 143,033,752,768.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,033,752,768.55/437,897.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,637.32

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