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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,944.30, 604,364.02 and 236,740.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,944.30, 604,364.02 and 236,740.30 is: 326,702.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,944.30 : 604,364.02 = 236,740.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,944.30/604,364.02 = 236,740.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,944.30x = 604,364.02 × 236,740.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,944.30x = 143,077,319,404.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,077,319,404.01/437,944.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,702.09

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