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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,986, 604,422.12 and 236,783.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,986, 604,422.12 and 236,783.44 is: 326,761.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,986 : 604,422.12 = 236,783.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,986/604,422.12 = 236,783.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,986x = 604,422.12 × 236,783.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,986x = 143,117,148,785.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,117,148,785.69/437,986
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,761.93

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