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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,506.25, 603,759.03 and 236,302.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,506.25, 603,759.03 and 236,302.25 is: 326,097.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,506.25 : 603,759.03 = 236,302.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,506.25/603,759.03 = 236,302.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,506.25x = 603,759.03 × 236,302.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,506.25x = 142,669,617,246.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,669,617,246.82/437,506.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,097.32

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