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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,521.50, 603,780.08 and 236,317.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,521.50, 603,780.08 and 236,317.50 is: 326,118.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,521.50 : 603,780.08 = 236,317.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,521.50/603,780.08 = 236,317.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,521.50x = 603,780.08 × 236,317.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,521.50x = 142,683,797,873.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,683,797,873.81/437,521.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,118.37

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