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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,052.75, 604,512.81 and 236,848.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,052.75, 604,512.81 and 236,848.75 is: 326,851.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,052.75 : 604,512.81 = 236,848.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,052.75/604,512.81 = 236,848.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,052.75x = 604,512.81 × 236,848.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,052.75x = 143,178,103,407.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,178,103,407.49/438,052.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,851.28

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