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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,515.38, 603,771.63 and 236,311.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,515.38, 603,771.63 and 236,311.38 is: 326,109.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,515.38 : 603,771.63 = 236,311.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,515.38/603,771.63 = 236,311.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,515.38x = 603,771.63 × 236,311.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,515.38x = 142,678,107,090.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,678,107,090.15/437,515.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,109.92

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