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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,033.24, 604,486.74 and 236,829.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,033.24, 604,486.74 and 236,829.24 is: 326,824.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,033.24 : 604,486.74 = 236,829.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,033.24/604,486.74 = 236,829.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,033.24x = 604,486.74 × 236,829.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,033.24x = 143,160,135,224.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,160,135,224.28/438,033.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,824.82

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