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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,111.20, 604,593.51 and 236,907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,111.20, 604,593.51 and 236,907.20 is: 326,931.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,111.20 : 604,593.51 = 236,907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,111.20/604,593.51 = 236,907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,111.20x = 604,593.51 × 236,907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,111.20x = 143,232,555,592.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,232,555,592.27/438,111.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,931.97

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