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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,151.57, 603,279.41 and 243,572.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,151.57, 603,279.41 and 243,572.33 is: 336,135.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,151.57 : 603,279.41 = 243,572.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,151.57/603,279.41 = 243,572.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,151.57x = 603,279.41 × 243,572.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,151.57x = 146,942,171,534.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,942,171,534.73/437,151.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,135.52

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