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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,585.25, 603,868.20 and 236,381.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,585.25, 603,868.20 and 236,381.25 is: 326,206.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,585.25 : 603,868.20 = 236,381.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,585.25/603,868.20 = 236,381.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,585.25x = 603,868.20 × 236,381.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,585.25x = 142,743,119,951.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,743,119,951.25/437,585.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,206.42

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