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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,430.24, 603,653.76 and 236,226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,430.24, 603,653.76 and 236,226.24 is: 325,992.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,430.24 : 603,653.76 = 236,226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,430.24/603,653.76 = 236,226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,430.24x = 603,653.76 × 236,226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,430.24x = 142,598,857,986.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,598,857,986.66/437,430.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,992.23

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