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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,109.70, 604,591.44 and 236,905.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,109.70, 604,591.44 and 236,905.70 is: 326,929.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,109.70 : 604,591.44 = 236,905.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,109.70/604,591.44 = 236,905.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,109.70x = 604,591.44 × 236,905.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,109.70x = 143,231,158,307.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,231,158,307.21/438,109.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,929.90

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