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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,465.70, 603,702.54 and 236,261.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,465.70, 603,702.54 and 236,261.70 is: 326,041.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,465.70 : 603,702.54 = 236,261.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,465.70/603,702.54 = 236,261.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,465.70x = 603,702.54 × 236,261.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,465.70x = 142,631,788,394.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,631,788,394.72/437,465.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,041.08

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