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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,581.52, 603,863 and 236,377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,581.52, 603,863 and 236,377.52 is: 326,201.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,581.52 : 603,863 = 236,377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,581.52/603,863 = 236,377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,581.52x = 603,863 × 236,377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,581.52x = 142,739,638,359.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,739,638,359.76/437,581.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,201.25

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