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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,428.07, 603,650.73 and 236,224.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,428.07, 603,650.73 and 236,224.07 is: 325,989.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,428.07 : 603,650.73 = 236,224.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,428.07/603,650.73 = 236,224.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,428.07x = 603,650.73 × 236,224.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,428.07x = 142,596,829,280.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,596,829,280.82/437,428.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,989.21

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