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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,930.85, 604,344.74 and 236,726.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,930.85, 604,344.74 and 236,726.85 is: 326,683.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,930.85 : 604,344.74 = 236,726.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,930.85/604,344.74 = 236,726.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,930.85x = 604,344.74 × 236,726.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,930.85x = 143,064,625,430.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,064,625,430.64/437,930.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,683.14

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