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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,917.21, 604,325.47 and 236,713.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,917.21, 604,325.47 and 236,713.21 is: 326,664.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,917.21 : 604,325.47 = 236,713.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,917.21/604,325.47 = 236,713.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,917.21x = 604,325.47 × 236,713.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,917.21x = 143,051,821,888.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,051,821,888.46/437,917.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,664.08

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