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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,572.13, 603,849.53 and 236,368.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,572.13, 603,849.53 and 236,368.13 is: 326,188.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,572.13 : 603,849.53 = 236,368.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,572.13/603,849.53 = 236,368.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,572.13x = 603,849.53 × 236,368.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,572.13x = 142,730,781,779.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,730,781,779.15/437,572.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,188.01

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