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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,540.24, 603,805.80 and 236,336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,540.24, 603,805.80 and 236,336.24 is: 326,144.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,540.24 : 603,805.80 = 236,336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,540.24/603,805.80 = 236,336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,540.24x = 603,805.80 × 236,336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,540.24x = 142,701,192,462.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,701,192,462.19/437,540.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,144.16

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