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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,126.72, 604,614.88 and 236,922.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,126.72, 604,614.88 and 236,922.72 is: 326,953.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,126.72 : 604,614.88 = 236,922.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,126.72/604,614.88 = 236,922.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,126.72x = 604,614.88 × 236,922.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,126.72x = 143,247,001,922.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,247,001,922.07/438,126.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,953.36

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