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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,093.54, 604,569.07 and 236,889.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,093.54, 604,569.07 and 236,889.54 is: 326,907.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,093.54 : 604,569.07 = 236,889.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,093.54/604,569.07 = 236,889.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,093.54x = 604,569.07 × 236,889.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,093.54x = 143,216,088,890.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,216,088,890.53/438,093.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,907.56

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