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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,437.36, 603,663.56 and 236,233.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,437.36, 603,663.56 and 236,233.36 is: 326,002.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,437.36 : 603,663.56 = 236,233.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,437.36/603,663.56 = 236,233.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,437.36x = 603,663.56 × 236,233.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,437.36x = 142,605,470,169.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,605,470,169.79/437,437.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,002.04

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