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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,586.75, 603,870.26 and 236,382.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,586.75, 603,870.26 and 236,382.75 is: 326,208.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,586.75 : 603,870.26 = 236,382.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,586.75/603,870.26 = 236,382.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,586.75x = 603,870.26 × 236,382.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,586.75x = 142,744,511,520.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,744,511,520.10/437,586.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,208.49

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