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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,192.75, 604,706.00 and 236,988.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,192.75, 604,706.00 and 236,988.75 is: 327,044.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,192.75 : 604,706.00 = 236,988.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,192.75/604,706.00 = 236,988.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,192.75x = 604,706.00 × 236,988.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,192.75x = 143,308,517,872.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,308,517,872.56/438,192.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,044.48

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