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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,111.72, 604,594.20 and 236,907.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,111.72, 604,594.20 and 236,907.72 is: 326,932.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,111.72 : 604,594.20 = 236,907.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,111.72/604,594.20 = 236,907.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,111.72x = 604,594.20 × 236,907.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,111.72x = 143,233,033,447.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,233,033,447.22/438,111.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,932.67

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