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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,467.01, 603,704.35 and 236,263.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,467.01, 603,704.35 and 236,263.01 is: 326,042.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,467.01 : 603,704.35 = 236,263.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,467.01/603,704.35 = 236,263.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,467.01x = 603,704.35 × 236,263.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,467.01x = 142,633,008,390.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,633,008,390.35/437,467.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,042.89

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