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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,546.24, 603,814.08 and 236,342.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,546.24, 603,814.08 and 236,342.24 is: 326,152.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,546.24 : 603,814.08 = 236,342.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,546.24/603,814.08 = 236,342.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,546.24x = 603,814.08 × 236,342.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,546.24x = 142,706,772,210.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,706,772,210.74/437,546.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,152.44

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