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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,510.50, 603,764.90 and 236,306.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,510.50, 603,764.90 and 236,306.50 is: 326,103.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,510.50 : 603,764.90 = 236,306.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,510.50/603,764.90 = 236,306.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,510.50x = 603,764.90 × 236,306.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,510.50x = 142,673,570,341.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,673,570,341.85/437,510.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,103.19

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