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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,590.75, 603,875.78 and 236,386.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,590.75, 603,875.78 and 236,386.75 is: 326,214.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,590.75 : 603,875.78 = 236,386.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,590.75/603,875.78 = 236,386.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,590.75x = 603,875.78 × 236,386.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,590.75x = 142,748,233,037.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,748,233,037.92/437,590.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,214.01

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