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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,429.07, 603,652.11 and 236,225.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,429.07, 603,652.11 and 236,225.07 is: 325,990.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,429.07 : 603,652.11 = 236,225.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,429.07/603,652.11 = 236,225.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,429.07x = 603,652.11 × 236,225.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,429.07x = 142,597,761,940.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,597,761,940.40/437,429.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,990.59

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