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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,541.24, 603,807.18 and 236,337.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,541.24, 603,807.18 and 236,337.24 is: 326,145.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,541.24 : 603,807.18 = 236,337.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,541.24/603,807.18 = 236,337.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,541.24x = 603,807.18 × 236,337.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,541.24x = 142,702,122,413.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,702,122,413.38/437,541.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,145.54

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