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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,434.80, 603,660.02 and 236,230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,434.80, 603,660.02 and 236,230.80 is: 325,998.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,434.80 : 603,660.02 = 236,230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,434.80/603,660.02 = 236,230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,434.80x = 603,660.02 × 236,230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,434.80x = 142,603,089,452.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,603,089,452.62/437,434.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,998.50

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