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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,591, 603,875.58 and 236,387

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,591, 603,875.58 and 236,387 is: 326,214.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,591 : 603,875.58 = 236,387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,591/603,875.58 = 236,387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,591x = 603,875.58 × 236,387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,591x = 142,748,336,729.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,748,336,729.46/437,591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,214.06

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