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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,096.76, 604,574.18 and 236,892.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,096.76, 604,574.18 and 236,892.76 is: 326,912.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,096.76 : 604,574.18 = 236,892.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,096.76/604,574.18 = 236,892.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,096.76x = 604,574.18 × 236,892.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,096.76x = 143,219,246,124.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,219,246,124.94/438,096.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,912.36

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