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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,582.25, 603,864.06 and 236,378.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,582.25, 603,864.06 and 236,378.25 is: 326,202.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,582.25 : 603,864.06 = 236,378.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,582.25/603,864.06 = 236,378.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,582.25x = 603,864.06 × 236,378.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,582.25x = 142,740,329,740.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,740,329,740.70/437,582.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,202.28

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