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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,979, 604,412.46 and 236,776.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,979, 604,412.46 and 236,776.44 is: 326,752.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,979 : 604,412.46 = 236,776.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,979/604,412.46 = 236,776.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,979x = 604,412.46 × 236,776.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,979x = 143,110,630,570.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,110,630,570.44/437,979
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,752.27

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