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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,444.28, 603,673.05 and 236,240.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,444.28, 603,673.05 and 236,240.28 is: 326,011.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,444.28 : 603,673.05 = 236,240.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,444.28/603,673.05 = 236,240.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,444.28x = 603,673.05 × 236,240.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,444.28x = 142,611,890,360.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,611,890,360.45/437,444.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,011.56

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