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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,023.84, 604,473.80 and 236,819.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,023.84, 604,473.80 and 236,819.84 is: 326,811.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,023.84 : 604,473.80 = 236,819.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,023.84/604,473.80 = 236,819.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,023.84x = 604,473.80 × 236,819.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,023.84x = 143,151,384,393.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,151,384,393.72/438,023.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,811.86

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