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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,931.60, 604,345.77 and 236,727.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,931.60, 604,345.77 and 236,727.60 is: 326,684.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,931.60 : 604,345.77 = 236,727.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,931.60/604,345.77 = 236,727.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,931.60x = 604,345.77 × 236,727.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,931.60x = 143,065,323,702.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,065,323,702.25/437,931.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,684.18

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