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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,905.74, 604,309.53 and 236,701.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,905.74, 604,309.53 and 236,701.74 is: 326,648.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,905.74 : 604,309.53 = 236,701.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,905.74/604,309.53 = 236,701.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,905.74x = 604,309.53 × 236,701.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,905.74x = 143,041,117,249.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,041,117,249.58/437,905.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,648.19

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