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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,934.79, 604,350.89 and 236,730.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,934.79, 604,350.89 and 236,730.79 is: 326,688.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,934.79 : 604,350.89 = 236,730.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,934.79/604,350.89 = 236,730.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,934.79x = 604,350.89 × 236,730.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,934.79x = 143,068,463,626.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,068,463,626.90/437,934.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,688.97

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