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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,438.36, 603,664.94 and 236,234.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,438.36, 603,664.94 and 236,234.36 is: 326,003.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,438.36 : 603,664.94 = 236,234.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,438.36/603,664.94 = 236,234.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,438.36x = 603,664.94 × 236,234.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,438.36x = 142,606,400,755.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,606,400,755.34/437,438.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,003.42

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