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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,588.75, 603,873.02 and 236,384.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,588.75, 603,873.02 and 236,384.75 is: 326,211.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,588.75 : 603,873.02 = 236,384.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,588.75/603,873.02 = 236,384.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,588.75x = 603,873.02 × 236,384.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,588.75x = 142,746,372,864.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,746,372,864.45/437,588.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,211.25

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