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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,898.76, 604,300.17 and 236,694.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,898.76, 604,300.17 and 236,694.76 is: 326,638.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,898.76 : 604,300.17 = 236,694.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,898.76/604,300.17 = 236,694.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,898.76x = 604,300.17 × 236,694.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,898.76x = 143,034,683,706.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,034,683,706.11/437,898.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,638.70

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