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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,183.36, 604,693.44 and 236,979.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,183.36, 604,693.44 and 236,979.36 is: 327,031.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,183.36 : 604,693.44 = 236,979.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,183.36/604,693.44 = 236,979.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,183.36x = 604,693.44 × 236,979.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,183.36x = 143,299,864,407.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,299,864,407.40/438,183.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,031.73

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