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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,093.72, 604,569.33 and 236,889.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,093.72, 604,569.33 and 236,889.72 is: 326,907.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,093.72 : 604,569.33 = 236,889.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,093.72/604,569.33 = 236,889.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,093.72x = 604,569.33 × 236,889.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,093.72x = 143,216,259,304.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,216,259,304.29/438,093.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,907.81

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