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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,430.07, 603,653.49 and 236,226.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,430.07, 603,653.49 and 236,226.07 is: 325,991.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,430.07 : 603,653.49 = 236,226.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,430.07/603,653.49 = 236,226.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,430.07x = 603,653.49 × 236,226.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,430.07x = 142,598,691,584.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,598,691,584.48/437,430.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,991.97

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