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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,125, 604,612.53 and 236,921

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,125, 604,612.53 and 236,921 is: 326,951.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,125 : 604,612.53 = 236,921 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,125/604,612.53 = 236,921/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,125x = 604,612.53 × 236,921
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,125x = 143,245,405,220.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,245,405,220.13/438,125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,951.00

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