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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,593.25, 603,879.24 and 236,389.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,593.25, 603,879.24 and 236,389.25 is: 326,217.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,593.25 : 603,879.24 = 236,389.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,593.25/603,879.24 = 236,389.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,593.25x = 603,879.24 × 236,389.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,593.25x = 142,750,560,634.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,750,560,634.17/437,593.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,217.46

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