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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,581.75, 603,863.37 and 236,377.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,581.75, 603,863.37 and 236,377.75 is: 326,201.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,581.75 : 603,863.37 = 236,377.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,581.75/603,863.37 = 236,377.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,581.75x = 603,863.37 × 236,377.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,581.75x = 142,739,864,708.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,739,864,708.02/437,581.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,201.59

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