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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,194.24, 604,708.08 and 236,990.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,194.24, 604,708.08 and 236,990.24 is: 327,046.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,194.24 : 604,708.08 = 236,990.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,194.24/604,708.08 = 236,990.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,194.24x = 604,708.08 × 236,990.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,194.24x = 143,309,913,009.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,309,913,009.14/438,194.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,046.55

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