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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,046.24, 604,503.82 and 236,842.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,046.24, 604,503.82 and 236,842.24 is: 326,842.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,046.24 : 604,503.82 = 236,842.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,046.24/604,503.82 = 236,842.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,046.24x = 604,503.82 × 236,842.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,046.24x = 143,172,038,817.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,172,038,817.36/438,046.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,842.30

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