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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,915.59, 604,323.24 and 236,711.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,915.59, 604,323.24 and 236,711.59 is: 326,661.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,915.59 : 604,323.24 = 236,711.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,915.59/604,323.24 = 236,711.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,915.59x = 604,323.24 × 236,711.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,915.59x = 143,050,311,992.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,050,311,992.74/437,915.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,661.84

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