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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,916.09, 604,323.93 and 236,712.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,916.09, 604,323.93 and 236,712.09 is: 326,662.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,916.09 : 604,323.93 = 236,712.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,916.09/604,323.93 = 236,712.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,916.09x = 604,323.93 × 236,712.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,916.09x = 143,050,780,507.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,050,780,507.31/437,916.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,662.54

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