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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,445.78, 603,675.12 and 236,241.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,445.78, 603,675.12 and 236,241.78 is: 326,013.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,445.78 : 603,675.12 = 236,241.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,445.78/603,675.12 = 236,241.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,445.78x = 603,675.12 × 236,241.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,445.78x = 142,613,284,890.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,613,284,890.51/437,445.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,013.63

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