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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,441.49, 603,669.27 and 236,237.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,441.49, 603,669.27 and 236,237.49 is: 326,007.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,441.49 : 603,669.27 = 236,237.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,441.49/603,669.27 = 236,237.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,441.49x = 603,669.27 × 236,237.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,441.49x = 142,609,314,020.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,609,314,020.82/437,441.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,007.75

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