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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,440.37, 603,667.72 and 236,236.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,440.37, 603,667.72 and 236,236.37 is: 326,006.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,440.37 : 603,667.72 = 236,236.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,440.37/603,667.72 = 236,236.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,440.37x = 603,667.72 × 236,236.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,440.37x = 142,608,268,135.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,608,268,135.93/437,440.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,006.19

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