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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,539.50, 603,804.60 and 236,335.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,539.50, 603,804.60 and 236,335.50 is: 326,143.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,539.50 : 603,804.60 = 236,335.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,539.50/603,804.60 = 236,335.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,539.50x = 603,804.60 × 236,335.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,539.50x = 142,700,462,043.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,700,462,043.30/437,539.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,143.04

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