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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,417.13, 603,635.64 and 236,213.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,417.13, 603,635.64 and 236,213.13 is: 325,974.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,417.13 : 603,635.64 = 236,213.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,417.13/603,635.64 = 236,213.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,417.13x = 603,635.64 × 236,213.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,417.13x = 142,586,663,903.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,586,663,903.95/437,417.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,974.12

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