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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,512.38, 603,767.48 and 236,308.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,512.38, 603,767.48 and 236,308.38 is: 326,105.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,512.38 : 603,767.48 = 236,308.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,512.38/603,767.48 = 236,308.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,512.38x = 603,767.48 × 236,308.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,512.38x = 142,675,315,095.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,675,315,095.48/437,512.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,105.78

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