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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,442.24, 603,670.32 and 236,238.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,442.24, 603,670.32 and 236,238.24 is: 326,008.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,442.24 : 603,670.32 = 236,238.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,442.24/603,670.32 = 236,238.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,442.24x = 603,670.32 × 236,238.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,442.24x = 142,610,013,937.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,610,013,937.04/437,442.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,008.79

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