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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,433.52, 603,658.24 and 236,229.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,433.52, 603,658.24 and 236,229.52 is: 325,996.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,433.52 : 603,658.24 = 236,229.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,433.52/603,658.24 = 236,229.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,433.52x = 603,658.24 × 236,229.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,433.52x = 142,601,896,279.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,601,896,279.25/437,433.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,996.73

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