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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,579.76, 603,860.60 and 236,375.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,579.76, 603,860.60 and 236,375.76 is: 326,198.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,579.76 : 603,860.60 = 236,375.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,579.76/603,860.60 = 236,375.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,579.76x = 603,860.60 × 236,375.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,579.76x = 142,738,008,259.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,738,008,259.06/437,579.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,198.84

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