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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,184.24, 604,694.65 and 236,980.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,184.24, 604,694.65 and 236,980.24 is: 327,032.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,184.24 : 604,694.65 = 236,980.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,184.24/604,694.65 = 236,980.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,184.24x = 604,694.65 × 236,980.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,184.24x = 143,300,680,260.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,300,680,260.24/438,184.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,032.94

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