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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,387.91, 603,601.40 and 243,790.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,387.91, 603,601.40 and 243,790.26 is: 336,433.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,387.91 : 603,601.40 = 243,790.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,387.91/603,601.40 = 243,790.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,387.91x = 603,601.40 × 243,790.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,387.91x = 147,152,141,023.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,152,141,023.41/437,387.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,433.95

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