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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,035.79, 604,489.37 and 236,831.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,035.79, 604,489.37 and 236,831.79 is: 326,827.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,035.79 : 604,489.37 = 236,831.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,035.79/604,489.37 = 236,831.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,035.79x = 604,489.37 × 236,831.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,035.79x = 143,162,299,533.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,162,299,533.07/438,035.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,827.86

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