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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,522.50, 603,781.46 and 236,318.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,522.50, 603,781.46 and 236,318.50 is: 326,119.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,522.50 : 603,781.46 = 236,318.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,522.50/603,781.46 = 236,318.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,522.50x = 603,781.46 × 236,318.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,522.50x = 142,684,728,955.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,684,728,955.01/437,522.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,119.75

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