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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,593.75, 603,879.93 and 236,389.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,593.75, 603,879.93 and 236,389.75 is: 326,218.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,593.75 : 603,879.93 = 236,389.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,593.75/603,879.93 = 236,389.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,593.75x = 603,879.93 × 236,389.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,593.75x = 142,751,025,682.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,751,025,682.72/437,593.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,218.15

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