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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,025.82, 604,476.51 and 236,821.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,025.82, 604,476.51 and 236,821.82 is: 326,814.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,025.82 : 604,476.51 = 236,821.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,025.82/604,476.51 = 236,821.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,025.82x = 604,476.51 × 236,821.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,025.82x = 143,153,227,245.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,153,227,245.45/438,025.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,814.59

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