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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,095.76, 604,572.80 and 236,891.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,095.76, 604,572.80 and 236,891.76 is: 326,910.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,095.76 : 604,572.80 = 236,891.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,095.76/604,572.80 = 236,891.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,095.76x = 604,572.80 × 236,891.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,095.76x = 143,218,314,640.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,218,314,640.13/438,095.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,910.98

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