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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,435.17, 603,660.55 and 236,231.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,435.17, 603,660.55 and 236,231.17 is: 325,999.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,435.17 : 603,660.55 = 236,231.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,435.17/603,660.55 = 236,231.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,435.17x = 603,660.55 × 236,231.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,435.17x = 142,603,438,009.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,603,438,009.34/437,435.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,999.02

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