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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,109.20, 604,590.75 and 236,905.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,109.20, 604,590.75 and 236,905.20 is: 326,929.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,109.20 : 604,590.75 = 236,905.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,109.20/604,590.75 = 236,905.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,109.20x = 604,590.75 × 236,905.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,109.20x = 143,230,692,546.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,230,692,546.90/438,109.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,929.21

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