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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,176.39, 604,679.99 and 236,972.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,176.39, 604,679.99 and 236,972.39 is: 327,020.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,176.39 : 604,679.99 = 236,972.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,176.39/604,679.99 = 236,972.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,176.39x = 604,679.99 × 236,972.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,176.39x = 143,292,458,207.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,292,458,207.21/438,176.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,020.04

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