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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,106.45, 604,586.96 and 236,902.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,106.45, 604,586.96 and 236,902.45 is: 326,925.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,106.45 : 604,586.96 = 236,902.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,106.45/604,586.96 = 236,902.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,106.45x = 604,586.96 × 236,902.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,106.45x = 143,228,132,062.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,228,132,062.05/438,106.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,925.41

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