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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,538.24, 603,803.04 and 236,334.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,538.24, 603,803.04 and 236,334.24 is: 326,141.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,538.24 : 603,803.04 = 236,334.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,538.24/603,803.04 = 236,334.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,538.24x = 603,803.04 × 236,334.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,538.24x = 142,699,332,568.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,699,332,568.09/437,538.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,141.40

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