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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,440.24, 603,667.55 and 236,236.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,440.24, 603,667.55 and 236,236.24 is: 326,006.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,440.24 : 603,667.55 = 236,236.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,440.24/603,667.55 = 236,236.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,440.24x = 603,667.55 × 236,236.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,440.24x = 142,608,149,203.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,608,149,203.67/437,440.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,006.02

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