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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,097.74, 604,575.54 and 236,893.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,097.74, 604,575.54 and 236,893.74 is: 326,913.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,097.74 : 604,575.54 = 236,893.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,097.74/604,575.54 = 236,893.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,097.74x = 604,575.54 × 236,893.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,097.74x = 143,220,160,783.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,220,160,783.12/438,097.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,913.72

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