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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,438.78, 603,665.46 and 236,234.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,438.78, 603,665.46 and 236,234.78 is: 326,003.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,438.78 : 603,665.46 = 236,234.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,438.78/603,665.46 = 236,234.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,438.78x = 603,665.46 × 236,234.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,438.78x = 142,606,777,136.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,606,777,136.70/437,438.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,003.97

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