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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,551, 603,820.92 and 236,347

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,551, 603,820.92 and 236,347 is: 326,159.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,551 : 603,820.92 = 236,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,551/603,820.92 = 236,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,551x = 603,820.92 × 236,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,551x = 142,711,262,979.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,711,262,979.24/437,551
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,159.15

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