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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,445.28, 603,674.43 and 236,241.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,445.28, 603,674.43 and 236,241.28 is: 326,012.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,445.28 : 603,674.43 = 236,241.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,445.28/603,674.43 = 236,241.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,445.28x = 603,674.43 × 236,241.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,445.28x = 142,612,820,046.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,612,820,046.47/437,445.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,012.94

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