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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,451.11, 603,682.40 and 236,247.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,451.11, 603,682.40 and 236,247.11 is: 326,020.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,451.11 : 603,682.40 = 236,247.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,451.11/603,682.40 = 236,247.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,451.11x = 603,682.40 × 236,247.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,451.11x = 142,618,221,176.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,618,221,176.63/437,451.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,020.94

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