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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,595.26, 603,882 and 236,391.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,595.26, 603,882 and 236,391.26 is: 326,220.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,595.26 : 603,882 = 236,391.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,595.26/603,882 = 236,391.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,595.26x = 603,882 × 236,391.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,595.26x = 142,752,426,871.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,752,426,871.32/437,595.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,220.23

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