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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,963.40, 604,389.24 and 236,759.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,963.40, 604,389.24 and 236,759.40 is: 326,727.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,963.40 : 604,389.24 = 236,759.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,963.40/604,389.24 = 236,759.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,963.40x = 604,389.24 × 236,759.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,963.40x = 143,094,833,828.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,094,833,828.86/437,963.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,727.84

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