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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,441.91, 603,669.88 and 236,237.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,441.91, 603,669.88 and 236,237.91 is: 326,008.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,441.91 : 603,669.88 = 236,237.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,441.91/603,669.88 = 236,237.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,441.91x = 603,669.88 × 236,237.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,441.91x = 142,609,710,781.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,609,710,781.15/437,441.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,008.34

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