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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,092.48, 604,567.20 and 236,888

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,092.48, 604,567.20 and 236,888 is: 326,905.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,092.48 : 604,567.20 = 236,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,092.48/604,567.20 = 236,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,092.48x = 604,567.20 × 236,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,092.48x = 143,214,714,873.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,214,714,873.60/438,092.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,905.21

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