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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,568, 603,844.16 and 236,364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,568, 603,844.16 and 236,364 is: 326,182.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,568 : 603,844.16 = 236,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,568/603,844.16 = 236,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,568x = 603,844.16 × 236,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,568x = 142,727,021,034.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,727,021,034.24/437,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,182.49

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