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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,580.36, 603,860.85 and 236,376.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,580.36, 603,860.85 and 236,376.36 is: 326,199.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,580.36 : 603,860.85 = 236,376.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,580.36/603,860.85 = 236,376.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,580.36x = 603,860.85 × 236,376.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,580.36x = 142,738,429,669.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,738,429,669.51/437,580.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,199.35

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