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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,050.75, 604,510.04 and 236,846.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,050.75, 604,510.04 and 236,846.75 is: 326,848.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,050.75 : 604,510.04 = 236,846.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,050.75/604,510.04 = 236,846.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,050.75x = 604,510.04 × 236,846.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,050.75x = 143,176,238,316.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,176,238,316.37/438,050.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,848.52

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