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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,176.32, 604,682.72 and 236,972.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,176.32, 604,682.72 and 236,972.32 is: 327,021.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,176.32 : 604,682.72 = 236,972.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,176.32/604,682.72 = 236,972.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,176.32x = 604,682.72 × 236,972.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,176.32x = 143,293,067,022.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,293,067,022.31/438,176.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,021.48

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