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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,973.75, 604,403.91 and 236,769.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,973.75, 604,403.91 and 236,769.75 is: 326,742.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,973.75 : 604,403.91 = 236,769.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,973.75/604,403.91 = 236,769.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,973.75x = 604,403.91 × 236,769.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,973.75x = 143,104,562,669.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,104,562,669.72/437,973.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,742.33

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