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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,907.38, 604,312.25 and 236,703.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,907.38, 604,312.25 and 236,703.38 is: 326,650.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,907.38 : 604,312.25 = 236,703.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,907.38/604,312.25 = 236,703.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,907.38x = 604,312.25 × 236,703.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,907.38x = 143,042,747,945.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,042,747,945.33/437,907.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,650.69

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