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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,430.75, 603,654.45 and 236,226.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,430.75, 603,654.45 and 236,226.75 is: 325,992.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,430.75 : 603,654.45 = 236,226.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,430.75/603,654.45 = 236,226.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,430.75x = 603,654.45 × 236,226.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,430.75x = 142,599,328,846.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,599,328,846.54/437,430.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,992.92

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