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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,441.32, 603,668.90 and 236,237.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,441.32, 603,668.90 and 236,237.32 is: 326,007.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,441.32 : 603,668.90 = 236,237.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,441.32/603,668.90 = 236,237.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,441.32x = 603,668.90 × 236,237.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,441.32x = 142,609,123,103.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,609,123,103.35/437,441.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,007.44

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