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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,093.24, 604,569.33 and 236,889.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,093.24, 604,569.33 and 236,889.24 is: 326,907.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,093.24 : 604,569.33 = 236,889.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,093.24/604,569.33 = 236,889.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,093.24x = 604,569.33 × 236,889.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,093.24x = 143,215,969,111.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,215,969,111.01/438,093.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,907.51

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