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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,968.68, 604,397.70 and 236,765.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,968.68, 604,397.70 and 236,765.48 is: 326,736.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,968.68 : 604,397.70 = 236,765.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,968.68/604,397.70 = 236,765.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,968.68x = 604,397.70 × 236,765.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,968.68x = 143,100,511,551.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,100,511,551.40/437,968.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,736.86

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