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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,469.45, 603,707.72 and 236,265.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,469.45, 603,707.72 and 236,265.45 is: 326,046.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,469.45 : 603,707.72 = 236,265.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,469.45/603,707.72 = 236,265.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,469.45x = 603,707.72 × 236,265.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,469.45x = 142,635,274,952.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,635,274,952.95/437,469.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,046.25

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