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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,110.55, 604,592.37 and 236,906.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,110.55, 604,592.37 and 236,906.55 is: 326,930.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,110.55 : 604,592.37 = 236,906.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,110.55/604,592.37 = 236,906.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,110.55x = 604,592.37 × 236,906.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,110.55x = 143,231,892,533.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,231,892,533.02/438,110.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,930.94

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