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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,092.54, 604,567.70 and 236,888.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,092.54, 604,567.70 and 236,888.54 is: 326,906.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,092.54 : 604,567.70 = 236,888.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,092.54/604,567.70 = 236,888.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,092.54x = 604,567.70 × 236,888.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,092.54x = 143,215,155,576.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,215,155,576.88/438,092.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,906.18

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