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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,184.36, 604,694.82 and 236,980.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,184.36, 604,694.82 and 236,980.36 is: 327,033.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,184.36 : 604,694.82 = 236,980.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,184.36/604,694.82 = 236,980.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,184.36x = 604,694.82 × 236,980.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,184.36x = 143,300,796,133.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,300,796,133.74/438,184.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,033.11

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