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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,101.46, 604,580.04 and 236,897.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,101.46, 604,580.04 and 236,897.46 is: 326,918.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,101.46 : 604,580.04 = 236,897.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,101.46/604,580.04 = 236,897.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,101.46x = 604,580.04 × 236,897.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,101.46x = 143,223,475,842.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,223,475,842.70/438,101.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,918.51

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