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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,041.08, 604,496.94 and 236,836.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,041.08, 604,496.94 and 236,836.92 is: 326,835.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,041.08 : 604,496.94 = 236,836.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,041.08/604,496.94 = 236,836.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,041.08x = 604,496.94 × 236,836.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,041.08x = 143,167,193,419.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,167,193,419.03/438,041.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,835.08

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