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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,984, 604,417.92 and 236,780

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,984, 604,417.92 and 236,780 is: 326,756.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,984 : 604,417.92 = 236,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,984/604,417.92 = 236,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,984x = 604,417.92 × 236,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,984x = 143,114,075,097.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,114,075,097.60/437,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,756.40

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