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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,192.26, 604,705.30 and 236,988.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,192.26, 604,705.30 and 236,988.26 is: 327,043.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,192.26 : 604,705.30 = 236,988.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,192.26/604,705.30 = 236,988.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,192.26x = 604,705.30 × 236,988.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,192.26x = 143,308,056,859.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,308,056,859.78/438,192.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,043.79

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