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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,070.96, 603,176.53 and 243,478.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,070.96, 603,176.53 and 243,478.44 is: 336,010.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,070.96 : 603,176.53 = 243,478.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,070.96/603,176.53 = 243,478.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,070.96x = 603,176.53 × 243,478.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,070.96x = 146,860,476,944.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,860,476,944.43/437,070.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,010.60

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