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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,456.70, 603,690.12 and 236,252.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,456.70, 603,690.12 and 236,252.70 is: 326,028.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,456.70 : 603,690.12 = 236,252.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,456.70/603,690.12 = 236,252.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,456.70x = 603,690.12 × 236,252.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,456.70x = 142,623,420,813.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,623,420,813.32/437,456.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,028.66

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