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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,466.70, 603,703.92 and 236,262.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,466.70, 603,703.92 and 236,262.70 is: 326,042.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,466.70 : 603,703.92 = 236,262.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,466.70/603,703.92 = 236,262.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,466.70x = 603,703.92 × 236,262.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,466.70x = 142,632,718,139.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,632,718,139.78/437,466.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,042.46

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