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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,747.97, 602,725.60 and 237,850.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,747.97, 602,725.60 and 237,850.57 is: 328,241.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,747.97 : 602,725.60 = 237,850.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,747.97/602,725.60 = 237,850.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,747.97x = 602,725.60 × 237,850.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,747.97x = 143,358,627,513.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,358,627,513.59/436,747.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,241.08

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