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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,566.25, 603,841.97 and 236,362.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,566.25, 603,841.97 and 236,362.25 is: 326,180.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,566.25 : 603,841.97 = 236,362.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,566.25/603,841.97 = 236,362.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,566.25x = 603,841.97 × 236,362.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,566.25x = 142,725,446,673.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,725,446,673.63/437,566.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,180.20

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