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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,908.13, 604,313.28 and 236,704.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,908.13, 604,313.28 and 236,704.13 is: 326,651.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,908.13 : 604,313.28 = 236,704.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,908.13/604,313.28 = 236,704.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,908.13x = 604,313.28 × 236,704.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,908.13x = 143,043,446,168.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,043,446,168.28/437,908.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,651.73

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