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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,569.04, 603,845.13 and 236,365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,569.04, 603,845.13 and 236,365.04 is: 326,183.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,569.04 : 603,845.13 = 236,365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,569.04/603,845.13 = 236,365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,569.04x = 603,845.13 × 236,365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,569.04x = 142,727,875,976.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,727,875,976.06/437,569.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,183.67

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