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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,551.24, 603,820.98 and 236,347.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,551.24, 603,820.98 and 236,347.24 is: 326,159.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,551.24 : 603,820.98 = 236,347.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,551.24/603,820.98 = 236,347.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,551.24x = 603,820.98 × 236,347.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,551.24x = 142,711,422,077.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,711,422,077.10/437,551.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,159.34

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