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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,448.84, 603,679.32 and 236,244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,448.84, 603,679.32 and 236,244.84 is: 326,017.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,448.84 : 603,679.32 = 236,244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,448.84/603,679.32 = 236,244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,448.84x = 603,679.32 × 236,244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,448.84x = 142,616,124,364.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,616,124,364.71/437,448.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,017.84

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