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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,171.08, 604,677.87 and 236,967.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,171.08, 604,677.87 and 236,967.08 is: 327,015.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,171.08 : 604,677.87 = 236,967.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,171.08/604,677.87 = 236,967.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,171.08x = 604,677.87 × 236,967.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,171.08x = 143,288,746,171.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,288,746,171.13/438,171.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,015.53

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