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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,541, 603,806.82 and 236,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,541, 603,806.82 and 236,337 is: 326,145.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,541 : 603,806.82 = 236,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,541/603,806.82 = 236,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,541x = 603,806.82 × 236,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,541x = 142,701,892,418.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,701,892,418.34/437,541
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,145.19

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