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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,052.26, 604,512.12 and 236,848.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,052.26, 604,512.12 and 236,848.26 is: 326,850.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,052.26 : 604,512.12 = 236,848.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,052.26/604,512.12 = 236,848.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,052.26x = 604,512.12 × 236,848.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,052.26x = 143,177,643,770.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,177,643,770.91/438,052.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,850.60

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