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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,439.37, 603,666.33 and 236,235.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,439.37, 603,666.33 and 236,235.37 is: 326,004.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,439.37 : 603,666.33 = 236,235.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,439.37/603,666.33 = 236,235.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,439.37x = 603,666.33 × 236,235.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,439.37x = 142,607,335,805.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,607,335,805.76/437,439.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,004.81

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