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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,470.20, 603,708.74 and 236,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,470.20, 603,708.74 and 236,266.20 is: 326,047.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,470.20 : 603,708.74 = 236,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,470.20/603,708.74 = 236,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,470.20x = 603,708.74 × 236,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,470.20x = 142,635,969,611.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,635,969,611.26/437,470.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,047.28

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