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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,597.26, 603,884.76 and 236,393.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,597.26, 603,884.76 and 236,393.26 is: 326,222.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,597.26 : 603,884.76 = 236,393.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,597.26/603,884.76 = 236,393.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,597.26x = 603,884.76 × 236,393.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,597.26x = 142,754,287,080.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,754,287,080.72/437,597.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,222.99

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