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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,051.75, 604,511.42 and 236,847.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,051.75, 604,511.42 and 236,847.75 is: 326,849.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,051.75 : 604,511.42 = 236,847.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,051.75/604,511.42 = 236,847.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,051.75x = 604,511.42 × 236,847.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,051.75x = 143,177,169,676.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,177,169,676.31/438,051.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,849.90

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