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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,580.75, 603,861.99 and 236,376.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,580.75, 603,861.99 and 236,376.75 is: 326,200.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,580.75 : 603,861.99 = 236,376.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,580.75/603,861.99 = 236,376.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,580.75x = 603,861.99 × 236,376.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,580.75x = 142,738,934,644.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,738,934,644.73/437,580.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,200.21

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