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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,459.54, 603,694.22 and 236,255.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,459.54, 603,694.22 and 236,255.54 is: 326,032.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,459.54 : 603,694.22 = 236,255.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,459.54/603,694.22 = 236,255.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,459.54x = 603,694.22 × 236,255.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,459.54x = 142,626,099,741.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,626,099,741.23/437,459.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,032.67

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