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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,435.33, 603,660.76 and 236,231.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,435.33, 603,660.76 and 236,231.33 is: 325,999.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,435.33 : 603,660.76 = 236,231.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,435.33/603,660.76 = 236,231.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,435.33x = 603,660.76 × 236,231.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,435.33x = 142,603,583,285.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,603,583,285.04/437,435.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,999.24

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