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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,750.96, 602,729.74 and 237,853.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,750.96, 602,729.74 and 237,853.56 is: 328,245.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,750.96 : 602,729.74 = 237,853.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,750.96/602,729.74 = 237,853.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,750.96x = 602,729.74 × 237,853.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,750.96x = 143,361,414,376.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,361,414,376.87/436,750.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,245.22

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