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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,002.06, 604,443.57 and 236,798.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,002.06, 604,443.57 and 236,798.06 is: 326,781.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,002.06 : 604,443.57 = 236,798.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,002.06/604,443.57 = 236,798.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,002.06x = 604,443.57 × 236,798.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,002.06x = 143,131,064,755.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,131,064,755.47/438,002.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,781.72

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