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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,514.38, 603,770.25 and 236,310.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,514.38, 603,770.25 and 236,310.38 is: 326,108.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,514.38 : 603,770.25 = 236,310.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,514.38/603,770.25 = 236,310.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,514.38x = 603,770.25 × 236,310.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,514.38x = 142,677,174,191.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,677,174,191.34/437,514.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,108.54

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