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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,092.74, 604,568.64 and 236,888.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,092.74, 604,568.64 and 236,888.74 is: 326,906.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,092.74 : 604,568.64 = 236,888.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,092.74/604,568.64 = 236,888.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,092.74x = 604,568.64 × 236,888.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,092.74x = 143,215,503,373.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,215,503,373.11/438,092.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,906.82

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