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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,440.32, 603,667.52 and 236,236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,440.32, 603,667.52 and 236,236.32 is: 326,006.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,440.32 : 603,667.52 = 236,236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,440.32/603,667.52 = 236,236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,440.32x = 603,667.52 × 236,236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,440.32x = 142,608,193,428.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,608,193,428.33/437,440.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,006.06

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