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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,950.70, 604,370.32 and 236,746.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,950.70, 604,370.32 and 236,746.70 is: 326,709.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,950.70 : 604,370.32 = 236,746.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,950.70/604,370.32 = 236,746.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,950.70x = 604,370.32 × 236,746.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,950.70x = 143,082,675,224.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,082,675,224.23/437,950.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,709.55

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