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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,046.75, 604,504.52 and 236,842.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,046.75, 604,504.52 and 236,842.75 is: 326,843.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,046.75 : 604,504.52 = 236,842.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,046.75/604,504.52 = 236,842.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,046.75x = 604,504.52 × 236,842.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,046.75x = 143,172,512,904.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,172,512,904.23/438,046.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,843.00

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