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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,440.77, 603,668.25 and 236,236.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,440.77, 603,668.25 and 236,236.77 is: 326,006.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,440.77 : 603,668.25 = 236,236.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,440.77/603,668.25 = 236,236.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,440.77x = 603,668.25 × 236,236.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,440.77x = 142,608,637,531.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,608,637,531.55/437,440.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,006.74

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