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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,931.85, 604,346.12 and 236,727.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,931.85, 604,346.12 and 236,727.85 is: 326,684.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,931.85 : 604,346.12 = 236,727.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,931.85/604,346.12 = 236,727.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,931.85x = 604,346.12 × 236,727.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,931.85x = 143,065,557,643.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,065,557,643.44/437,931.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,684.52

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