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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,910.52, 604,316.10 and 236,706.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,910.52, 604,316.10 and 236,706.52 is: 326,654.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,910.52 : 604,316.10 = 236,706.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,910.52/604,316.10 = 236,706.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,910.52x = 604,316.10 × 236,706.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,910.52x = 143,045,561,010.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,045,561,010.97/437,910.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,654.77

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