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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,550.24, 603,819.60 and 236,346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,550.24, 603,819.60 and 236,346.24 is: 326,157.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,550.24 : 603,819.60 = 236,346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,550.24/603,819.60 = 236,346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,550.24x = 603,819.60 × 236,346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,550.24x = 142,710,492,098.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,710,492,098.30/437,550.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,157.96

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