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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,934.12, 604,349.24 and 236,730.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,934.12, 604,349.24 and 236,730.12 is: 326,687.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,934.12 : 604,349.24 = 236,730.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,934.12/604,349.24 = 236,730.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,934.12x = 604,349.24 × 236,730.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,934.12x = 143,067,668,107.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,067,668,107.11/437,934.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,687.65

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