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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,570.26, 603,847.50 and 236,366.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,570.26, 603,847.50 and 236,366.26 is: 326,185.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,570.26 : 603,847.50 = 236,366.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,570.26/603,847.50 = 236,366.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,570.26x = 603,847.50 × 236,366.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,570.26x = 142,729,175,185.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,729,175,185.35/437,570.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,185.73

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