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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,915.09, 604,322.55 and 236,711.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,915.09, 604,322.55 and 236,711.09 is: 326,661.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,915.09 : 604,322.55 = 236,711.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,915.09/604,322.55 = 236,711.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,915.09x = 604,322.55 × 236,711.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,915.09x = 143,049,846,500.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,049,846,500.47/437,915.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,661.15

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