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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,433.99, 603,658.90 and 236,229.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,433.99, 603,658.90 and 236,229.99 is: 325,997.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,433.99 : 603,658.90 = 236,229.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,433.99/603,658.90 = 236,229.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,433.99x = 603,658.90 × 236,229.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,433.99x = 142,602,333,056.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,602,333,056.12/437,433.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,997.38

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