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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,746.97, 602,724.22 and 237,849.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,746.97, 602,724.22 and 237,849.57 is: 328,239.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,746.97 : 602,724.22 = 237,849.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,746.97/602,724.22 = 237,849.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,746.97x = 602,724.22 × 237,849.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,746.97x = 143,357,693,541.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,357,693,541.96/436,746.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,239.70

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