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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,048.75, 604,507.28 and 236,844.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,048.75, 604,507.28 and 236,844.75 is: 326,845.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,048.75 : 604,507.28 = 236,844.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,048.75/604,507.28 = 236,844.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,048.75x = 604,507.28 × 236,844.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,048.75x = 143,174,375,604.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,174,375,604.78/438,048.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,845.76

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