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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,019.31, 604,467.56 and 236,815.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,019.31, 604,467.56 and 236,815.31 is: 326,805.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,019.31 : 604,467.56 = 236,815.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,019.31/604,467.56 = 236,815.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,019.31x = 604,467.56 × 236,815.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,019.31x = 143,147,174,709.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,147,174,709.55/438,019.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,805.62

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