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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,467.68, 603,705.24 and 236,263.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,467.68, 603,705.24 and 236,263.68 is: 326,043.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,467.68 : 603,705.24 = 236,263.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,467.68/603,705.24 = 236,263.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,467.68x = 603,705.24 × 236,263.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,467.68x = 142,633,621,637.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,633,621,637.68/437,467.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,043.79

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