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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,441.24, 603,668.93 and 236,237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,441.24, 603,668.93 and 236,237.24 is: 326,007.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,441.24 : 603,668.93 = 236,237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,441.24/603,668.93 = 236,237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,441.24x = 603,668.93 × 236,237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,441.24x = 142,609,081,896.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,609,081,896.95/437,441.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,007.40

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