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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,575.50, 603,854.73 and 236,371.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,575.50, 603,854.73 and 236,371.50 is: 326,192.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,575.50 : 603,854.73 = 236,371.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,575.50/603,854.73 = 236,371.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,575.50x = 603,854.73 × 236,371.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,575.50x = 142,734,048,312.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,734,048,312.20/437,575.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,192.96

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