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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,578.75, 603,859.22 and 236,374.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,578.75, 603,859.22 and 236,374.75 is: 326,197.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,578.75 : 603,859.22 = 236,374.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,578.75/603,859.22 = 236,374.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,578.75x = 603,859.22 × 236,374.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,578.75x = 142,737,072,162.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,737,072,162.70/437,578.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,197.45

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