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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,580.30, 603,860.67 and 236,376.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,580.30, 603,860.67 and 236,376.30 is: 326,199.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,580.30 : 603,860.67 = 236,376.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,580.30/603,860.67 = 236,376.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,580.30x = 603,860.67 × 236,376.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,580.30x = 142,738,350,890.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,738,350,890.12/437,580.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,199.22

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