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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,933.48, 604,348.37 and 236,729.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,933.48, 604,348.37 and 236,729.48 is: 326,686.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,933.48 : 604,348.37 = 236,729.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,933.48/604,348.37 = 236,729.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,933.48x = 604,348.37 × 236,729.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,933.48x = 143,067,071,163.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,067,071,163.56/437,933.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,686.77

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