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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,938.85, 604,356.49 and 236,734.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,938.85, 604,356.49 and 236,734.85 is: 326,694.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,938.85 : 604,356.49 = 236,734.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,938.85/604,356.49 = 236,734.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,938.85x = 604,356.49 × 236,734.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,938.85x = 143,072,244,813.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,072,244,813.49/437,938.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,694.57

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