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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,933.35, 604,348.19 and 236,729.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,933.35, 604,348.19 and 236,729.35 is: 326,686.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,933.35 : 604,348.19 = 236,729.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,933.35/604,348.19 = 236,729.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,933.35x = 604,348.19 × 236,729.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,933.35x = 143,066,954,192.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,066,954,192.38/437,933.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,686.59

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