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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,592.25, 603,877.86 and 236,388.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,592.25, 603,877.86 and 236,388.25 is: 326,216.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,592.25 : 603,877.86 = 236,388.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,592.25/603,877.86 = 236,388.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,592.25x = 603,877.86 × 236,388.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,592.25x = 142,749,630,539.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,749,630,539.15/437,592.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,216.08

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