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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,952.57, 604,372.91 and 236,748.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,952.57, 604,372.91 and 236,748.57 is: 326,712.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,952.57 : 604,372.91 = 236,748.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,952.57/604,372.91 = 236,748.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,952.57x = 604,372.91 × 236,748.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,952.57x = 143,084,421,005.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,084,421,005.50/437,952.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,712.14

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