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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,920.13, 604,329.45 and 236,716.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,920.13, 604,329.45 and 236,716.13 is: 326,668.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,920.13 : 604,329.45 = 236,716.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,920.13/604,329.45 = 236,716.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,920.13x = 604,329.45 × 236,716.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,920.13x = 143,054,528,649.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,054,528,649.03/437,920.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,668.08

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