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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,514.88, 603,770.94 and 236,310.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,514.88, 603,770.94 and 236,310.88 is: 326,109.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,514.88 : 603,770.94 = 236,310.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,514.88/603,770.94 = 236,310.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,514.88x = 603,770.94 × 236,310.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,514.88x = 142,677,642,149.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,677,642,149.83/437,514.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,109.23

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