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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,503.50, 603,755.24 and 236,299.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,503.50, 603,755.24 and 236,299.50 is: 326,093.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,503.50 : 603,755.24 = 236,299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,503.50/603,755.24 = 236,299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,503.50x = 603,755.24 × 236,299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,503.50x = 142,667,060,152.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,667,060,152.88/437,503.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,093.53

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