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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,029.84, 604,482.08 and 236,825.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,029.84, 604,482.08 and 236,825.84 is: 326,820.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,029.84 : 604,482.08 = 236,825.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,029.84/604,482.08 = 236,825.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,029.84x = 604,482.08 × 236,825.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,029.84x = 143,156,972,154.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,156,972,154.41/438,029.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,820.14

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