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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,933.85, 604,348.88 and 236,729.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,933.85, 604,348.88 and 236,729.85 is: 326,687.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,933.85 : 604,348.88 = 236,729.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,933.85/604,348.88 = 236,729.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,933.85x = 604,348.88 × 236,729.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,933.85x = 143,067,418,526.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,067,418,526.42/437,933.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,687.28

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