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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,904.24, 604,307.76 and 236,700.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,904.24, 604,307.76 and 236,700.24 is: 326,646.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,904.24 : 604,307.76 = 236,700.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,904.24/604,307.76 = 236,700.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,904.24x = 604,307.76 × 236,700.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,904.24x = 143,039,791,825.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,039,791,825.86/437,904.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,646.28

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