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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,164.16, 604,668.37 and 236,960.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,164.16, 604,668.37 and 236,960.16 is: 327,006.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,164.16 : 604,668.37 = 236,960.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,164.16/604,668.37 = 236,960.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,164.16x = 604,668.37 × 236,960.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,164.16x = 143,282,312,517.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,282,312,517.34/438,164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,006.01

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