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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,941.29, 604,359.87 and 236,737.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,941.29, 604,359.87 and 236,737.29 is: 326,697.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,941.29 : 604,359.87 = 236,737.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,941.29/604,359.87 = 236,737.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,941.29x = 604,359.87 × 236,737.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,941.29x = 143,074,517,808.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,074,517,808.55/437,941.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,697.94

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