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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,919.60, 604,328.76 and 236,715.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,919.60, 604,328.76 and 236,715.60 is: 326,667.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,919.60 : 604,328.76 = 236,715.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,919.60/604,328.76 = 236,715.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,919.60x = 604,328.76 × 236,715.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,919.60x = 143,054,045,020.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,054,045,020.66/437,919.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,667.37

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