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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,558, 603,830.56 and 236,354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,558, 603,830.56 and 236,354 is: 326,168.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,558 : 603,830.56 = 236,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,558/603,830.56 = 236,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,558x = 603,830.56 × 236,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,558x = 142,717,768,178.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,717,768,178.24/437,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,168.80

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