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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,916.21, 604,324.10 and 236,712.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,916.21, 604,324.10 and 236,712.21 is: 326,662.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,916.21 : 604,324.10 = 236,712.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,916.21/604,324.10 = 236,712.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,916.21x = 604,324.10 × 236,712.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,916.21x = 143,050,892,083.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,050,892,083.70/437,916.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,662.70

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