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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,592.75, 603,878.55 and 236,388.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,592.75, 603,878.55 and 236,388.75 is: 326,216.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,592.75 : 603,878.55 = 236,388.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,592.75/603,878.55 = 236,388.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,592.75x = 603,878.55 × 236,388.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,592.75x = 142,750,095,586.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,750,095,586.31/437,592.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,216.77

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