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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,437.24, 603,663.38 and 236,233.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,437.24, 603,663.38 and 236,233.24 is: 326,001.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,437.24 : 603,663.38 = 236,233.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,437.24/603,663.38 = 236,233.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,437.24x = 603,663.38 × 236,233.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,437.24x = 142,605,356,126.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,605,356,126.75/437,437.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,001.87

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