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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,045.75, 604,503.15 and 236,841.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,045.75, 604,503.15 and 236,841.75 is: 326,841.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,045.75 : 604,503.15 = 236,841.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,045.75/604,503.15 = 236,841.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,045.75x = 604,503.15 × 236,841.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,045.75x = 143,171,583,926.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,171,583,926.51/438,045.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,841.62

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