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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,432.28, 603,656.52 and 236,228.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,432.28, 603,656.52 and 236,228.28 is: 325,995.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,432.28 : 603,656.52 = 236,228.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,432.28/603,656.52 = 236,228.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,432.28x = 603,656.52 × 236,228.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,432.28x = 142,600,741,430.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,600,741,430.39/437,432.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,995.01

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