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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,441.36, 603,669.08 and 236,237.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,441.36, 603,669.08 and 236,237.36 is: 326,007.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,441.36 : 603,669.08 = 236,237.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,441.36/603,669.08 = 236,237.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,441.36x = 603,669.08 × 236,237.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,441.36x = 142,609,189,772.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,609,189,772.83/437,441.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,007.56

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