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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,590.07, 603,873.39 and 236,386.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,590.07, 603,873.39 and 236,386.07 is: 326,212.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,590.07 : 603,873.39 = 236,386.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,590.07/603,873.39 = 236,386.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,590.07x = 603,873.39 × 236,386.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,590.07x = 142,747,257,439.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,747,257,439.68/437,590.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,212.29

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