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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,082.04, 604,554.10 and 236,878.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,082.04, 604,554.10 and 236,878.04 is: 326,892.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,082.04 : 604,554.10 = 236,878.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,082.04/604,554.10 = 236,878.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,082.04x = 604,554.10 × 236,878.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,082.04x = 143,205,590,281.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,205,590,281.96/438,082.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,892.17

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