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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,913.96, 604,321.00 and 236,709.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,913.96, 604,321.00 and 236,709.96 is: 326,659.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,913.96 : 604,321.00 = 236,709.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,913.96/604,321.00 = 236,709.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,913.96x = 604,321.00 × 236,709.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,913.96x = 143,048,799,145.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,048,799,145.39/437,913.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,659.60

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