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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,470.88, 603,709.81 and 236,266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,470.88, 603,709.81 and 236,266.88 is: 326,048.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,470.88 : 603,709.81 = 236,266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,470.88/603,709.81 = 236,266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,470.88x = 603,709.81 × 236,266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,470.88x = 142,636,629,624.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,636,629,624.88/437,470.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,048.29

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