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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,469.18, 603,707.31 and 236,265.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,469.18, 603,707.31 and 236,265.18 is: 326,045.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,469.18 : 603,707.31 = 236,265.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,469.18/603,707.31 = 236,265.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,469.18x = 603,707.31 × 236,265.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,469.18x = 142,635,016,264.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,635,016,264.47/437,469.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,045.86

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