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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,443.11, 603,671.52 and 236,239.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,443.11, 603,671.52 and 236,239.11 is: 326,009.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,443.11 : 603,671.52 = 236,239.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,443.11/603,671.52 = 236,239.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,443.11x = 603,671.52 × 236,239.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,443.11x = 142,610,822,617.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,610,822,617.15/437,443.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,009.99

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