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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,437.61, 603,663.91 and 236,233.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,437.61, 603,663.91 and 236,233.61 is: 326,002.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,437.61 : 603,663.91 = 236,233.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,437.61/603,663.91 = 236,233.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,437.61x = 603,663.91 × 236,233.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,437.61x = 142,605,704,686.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,605,704,686.02/437,437.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,002.39

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