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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,406.75, 603,621.32 and 236,202.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,406.75, 603,621.32 and 236,202.75 is: 325,959.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,406.75 : 603,621.32 = 236,202.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,406.75/603,621.32 = 236,202.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,406.75x = 603,621.32 × 236,202.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,406.75x = 142,577,014,561.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,577,014,561.62/437,406.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,959.80

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