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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,903.22, 604,306.04 and 236,699.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,903.22, 604,306.04 and 236,699.22 is: 326,644.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,903.22 : 604,306.04 = 236,699.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,903.22/604,306.04 = 236,699.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,903.22x = 604,306.04 × 236,699.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,903.22x = 143,038,768,309.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,038,768,309.29/437,903.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,644.71

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