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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,011.08, 604,454.02 and 236,807.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,011.08, 604,454.02 and 236,807.08 is: 326,793.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,011.08 : 604,454.02 = 236,807.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,011.08/604,454.02 = 236,807.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,011.08x = 604,454.02 × 236,807.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,011.08x = 143,138,991,470.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,138,991,470.46/438,011.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,793.08

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