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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,418.13, 603,637.02 and 236,214.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,418.13, 603,637.02 and 236,214.13 is: 325,975.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,418.13 : 603,637.02 = 236,214.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,418.13/603,637.02 = 236,214.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,418.13x = 603,637.02 × 236,214.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,418.13x = 142,587,593,515.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,587,593,515.09/437,418.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,975.50

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