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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,440.91, 603,668.50 and 236,236.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,440.91, 603,668.50 and 236,236.91 is: 326,006.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,440.91 : 603,668.50 = 236,236.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,440.91/603,668.50 = 236,236.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,440.91x = 603,668.50 × 236,236.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,440.91x = 142,608,777,495.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,608,777,495.40/437,440.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,006.96

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