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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,439.23, 603,666.17 and 236,235.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,439.23, 603,666.17 and 236,235.23 is: 326,004.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,439.23 : 603,666.17 = 236,235.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,439.23/603,666.17 = 236,235.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,439.23x = 603,666.17 × 236,235.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,439.23x = 142,607,218,858.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,607,218,858.92/437,439.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,004.64

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