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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,517.75, 603,774.90 and 236,313.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,517.75, 603,774.90 and 236,313.75 is: 326,113.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,517.75 : 603,774.90 = 236,313.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,517.75/603,774.90 = 236,313.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,517.75x = 603,774.90 × 236,313.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,517.75x = 142,680,310,774.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,680,310,774.88/437,517.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,113.19

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