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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,423.52, 603,644.48 and 236,219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,423.52, 603,644.48 and 236,219.52 is: 325,982.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,423.52 : 603,644.48 = 236,219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,423.52/603,644.48 = 236,219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,423.52x = 603,644.48 × 236,219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,423.52x = 142,592,609,316.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,592,609,316.25/437,423.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,982.95

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