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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,045.24, 604,502.44 and 236,841.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,045.24, 604,502.44 and 236,841.24 is: 326,840.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,045.24 : 604,502.44 = 236,841.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,045.24/604,502.44 = 236,841.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,045.24x = 604,502.44 × 236,841.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,045.24x = 143,171,107,472.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,171,107,472.63/438,045.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,840.92

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