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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,483.70, 603,727.56 and 236,279.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,483.70, 603,727.56 and 236,279.70 is: 326,066.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,483.70 : 603,727.56 = 236,279.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,483.70/603,727.56 = 236,279.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,483.70x = 603,727.56 × 236,279.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,483.70x = 142,648,566,758.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,648,566,758.53/437,483.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,066.02

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