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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,508, 603,761.45 and 236,304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,508, 603,761.45 and 236,304 is: 326,099.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,508 : 603,761.45 = 236,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,508/603,761.45 = 236,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,508x = 603,761.45 × 236,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,508x = 142,671,244,499.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,671,244,499.28/437,508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,099.74

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