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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,931.23, 604,345.25 and 236,727.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,931.23, 604,345.25 and 236,727.23 is: 326,683.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,931.23 : 604,345.25 = 236,727.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,931.23/604,345.25 = 236,727.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,931.23x = 604,345.25 × 236,727.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,931.23x = 143,064,974,566.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,064,974,566.25/437,931.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,683.66

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