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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,567.25, 603,843.35 and 236,363.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,567.25, 603,843.35 and 236,363.25 is: 326,181.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,567.25 : 603,843.35 = 236,363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,567.25/603,843.35 = 236,363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,567.25x = 603,843.35 × 236,363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,567.25x = 142,726,376,696.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,726,376,696.89/437,567.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,181.58

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