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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,190.75, 604,703.24 and 236,986.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,190.75, 604,703.24 and 236,986.75 is: 327,041.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,190.75 : 604,703.24 = 236,986.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,190.75/604,703.24 = 236,986.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,190.75x = 604,703.24 × 236,986.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,190.75x = 143,306,655,562.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,306,655,562.07/438,190.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,041.72

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