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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,027.84, 604,479.32 and 236,823.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,027.84, 604,479.32 and 236,823.84 is: 326,817.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,027.84 : 604,479.32 = 236,823.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,027.84/604,479.32 = 236,823.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,027.84x = 604,479.32 × 236,823.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,027.84x = 143,155,113,762.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,155,113,762.99/438,027.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,817.39

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