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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,556, 603,827.52 and 236,352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,556, 603,827.52 and 236,352 is: 326,165.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,556 : 603,827.52 = 236,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,556/603,827.52 = 236,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,556x = 603,827.52 × 236,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,556x = 142,715,842,007.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,715,842,007.04/437,556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,165.89

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