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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,497.76, 603,747.11 and 236,293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,497.76, 603,747.11 and 236,293.76 is: 326,085.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,497.76 : 603,747.11 = 236,293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,497.76/603,747.11 = 236,293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,497.76x = 603,747.11 × 236,293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,497.76x = 142,661,676,811.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,661,676,811.14/437,497.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,085.50

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