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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,512.50, 603,767.66 and 236,308.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,512.50, 603,767.66 and 236,308.50 is: 326,105.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,512.50 : 603,767.66 = 236,308.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,512.50/603,767.66 = 236,308.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,512.50x = 603,767.66 × 236,308.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,512.50x = 142,675,428,901.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,675,428,901.57/437,512.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,105.95

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