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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,104.70, 604,584.54 and 236,900.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,104.70, 604,584.54 and 236,900.70 is: 326,923.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,104.70 : 604,584.54 = 236,900.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,104.70/604,584.54 = 236,900.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,104.70x = 604,584.54 × 236,900.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,104.70x = 143,226,500,735.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,226,500,735.18/438,104.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,923.00

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