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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,948.82, 604,367.73 and 236,744.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,948.82, 604,367.73 and 236,744.82 is: 326,706.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,948.82 : 604,367.73 = 236,744.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,948.82/604,367.73 = 236,744.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,948.82x = 604,367.73 × 236,744.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,948.82x = 143,080,929,452.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,080,929,452.66/437,948.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,706.96

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