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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,548, 603,816.48 and 236,344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,548, 603,816.48 and 236,344 is: 326,154.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,548 : 603,816.48 = 236,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,548/603,816.48 = 236,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,548x = 603,816.48 × 236,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,548x = 142,708,402,149.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,708,402,149.12/437,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,154.85

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