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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,421.50, 603,641.70 and 236,217.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,421.50, 603,641.70 and 236,217.50 is: 325,980.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,421.50 : 603,641.70 = 236,217.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,421.50/603,641.70 = 236,217.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,421.50x = 603,641.70 × 236,217.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,421.50x = 142,590,733,269.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,590,733,269.75/437,421.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,980.17

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