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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,591.75, 603,877.16 and 236,387.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,591.75, 603,877.16 and 236,387.75 is: 326,215.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,591.75 : 603,877.16 = 236,387.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,591.75/603,877.16 = 236,387.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,591.75x = 603,877.16 × 236,387.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,591.75x = 142,749,163,128.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,749,163,128.79/437,591.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,215.39

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