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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,589.07, 603,872.01 and 236,385.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,589.07, 603,872.01 and 236,385.07 is: 326,210.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,589.07 : 603,872.01 = 236,385.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,589.07/603,872.01 = 236,385.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,589.07x = 603,872.01 × 236,385.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,589.07x = 142,746,325,845.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,746,325,845.21/437,589.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,210.91

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