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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,007.92, 604,448.28 and 236,803.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,007.92, 604,448.28 and 236,803.44 is: 326,787.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,007.92 : 604,448.28 = 236,803.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,007.92/604,448.28 = 236,803.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,007.92x = 604,448.28 × 236,803.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,007.92x = 143,135,432,006.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,135,432,006.08/438,007.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,787.31

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