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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,943.80, 604,363.33 and 236,739.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,943.80, 604,363.33 and 236,739.80 is: 326,701.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,943.80 : 604,363.33 = 236,739.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,943.80/604,363.33 = 236,739.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,943.80x = 604,363.33 × 236,739.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,943.80x = 143,076,853,871.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,076,853,871.53/437,943.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,701.40

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