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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,510.70, 603,765.09 and 236,306.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,510.70, 603,765.09 and 236,306.70 is: 326,103.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,510.70 : 603,765.09 = 236,306.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,510.70/603,765.09 = 236,306.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,510.70x = 603,765.09 × 236,306.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,510.70x = 142,673,735,993.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,673,735,993.10/437,510.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,103.42

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