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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,458.50, 603,692.73 and 236,254.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,458.50, 603,692.73 and 236,254.50 is: 326,031.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,458.50 : 603,692.73 = 236,254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,458.50/603,692.73 = 236,254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,458.50x = 603,692.73 × 236,254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,458.50x = 142,625,124,079.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,625,124,079.79/437,458.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,031.21

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