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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,427.50, 603,649.98 and 236,223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,427.50, 603,649.98 and 236,223.50 is: 325,988.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,427.50 : 603,649.98 = 236,223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,427.50/603,649.98 = 236,223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,427.50x = 603,649.98 × 236,223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,427.50x = 142,596,311,050.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,596,311,050.53/437,427.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,988.45

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