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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,091.74, 604,567.26 and 236,887.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,091.74, 604,567.26 and 236,887.74 is: 326,905.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,091.74 : 604,567.26 = 236,887.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,091.74/604,567.26 = 236,887.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,091.74x = 604,567.26 × 236,887.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,091.74x = 143,214,571,899.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,214,571,899.39/438,091.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,905.44

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