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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,914.71, 604,322.03 and 236,710.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,914.71, 604,322.03 and 236,710.71 is: 326,660.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,914.71 : 604,322.03 = 236,710.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,914.71/604,322.03 = 236,710.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,914.71x = 604,322.03 × 236,710.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,914.71x = 143,049,495,606.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,049,495,606.39/437,914.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,660.63

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