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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,435.42, 603,660.90 and 236,231.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,435.42, 603,660.90 and 236,231.42 is: 325,999.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,435.42 : 603,660.90 = 236,231.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,435.42/603,660.90 = 236,231.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,435.42x = 603,660.90 × 236,231.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,435.42x = 142,603,670,424.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,603,670,424.32/437,435.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,999.37

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