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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,932.35, 604,346.81 and 236,728.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,932.35, 604,346.81 and 236,728.35 is: 326,685.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,932.35 : 604,346.81 = 236,728.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,932.35/604,346.81 = 236,728.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,932.35x = 604,346.81 × 236,728.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,932.35x = 143,066,021,975.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,066,021,975.42/437,932.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,685.21

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