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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,001.56, 604,442.88 and 236,797.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,001.56, 604,442.88 and 236,797.56 is: 326,781.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,001.56 : 604,442.88 = 236,797.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,001.56/604,442.88 = 236,797.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,001.56x = 604,442.88 × 236,797.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,001.56x = 143,130,599,143.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,130,599,143.37/438,001.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,781.03

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