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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,515.07, 603,771.19 and 236,311.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,515.07, 603,771.19 and 236,311.07 is: 326,109.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,515.07 : 603,771.19 = 236,311.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,515.07/603,771.19 = 236,311.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,515.07x = 603,771.19 × 236,311.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,515.07x = 142,677,812,925.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,677,812,925.22/437,515.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,109.49

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