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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,443.24, 603,671.70 and 236,239.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,443.24, 603,671.70 and 236,239.24 is: 326,010.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,443.24 : 603,671.70 = 236,239.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,443.24/603,671.70 = 236,239.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,443.24x = 603,671.70 × 236,239.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,443.24x = 142,610,943,617.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,610,943,617.51/437,443.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,010.17

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