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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,096.94, 604,573.81 and 236,892.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,096.94, 604,573.81 and 236,892.94 is: 326,912.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,096.94 : 604,573.81 = 236,892.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,096.94/604,573.81 = 236,892.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,096.94x = 604,573.81 × 236,892.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,096.94x = 143,219,265,194.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,219,265,194.24/438,096.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,912.27

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