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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,586.25, 603,869.58 and 236,382.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,586.25, 603,869.58 and 236,382.25 is: 326,207.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,586.25 : 603,869.58 = 236,382.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,586.25/603,869.58 = 236,382.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,586.25x = 603,869.58 × 236,382.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,586.25x = 142,744,050,026.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,744,050,026.96/437,586.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,207.80

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