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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,041.24, 604,497.78 and 236,837.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,041.24, 604,497.78 and 236,837.24 is: 326,835.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,041.24 : 604,497.78 = 236,837.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,041.24/604,497.78 = 236,837.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,041.24x = 604,497.78 × 236,837.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,041.24x = 143,167,585,801.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,167,585,801.33/438,041.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,835.86

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