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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,523.50, 603,782.84 and 236,319.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,523.50, 603,782.84 and 236,319.50 is: 326,121.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,523.50 : 603,782.84 = 236,319.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,523.50/603,782.84 = 236,319.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,523.50x = 603,782.84 × 236,319.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,523.50x = 142,685,658,857.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,685,658,857.38/437,523.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,121.13

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