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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,599.26, 603,887.52 and 236,395.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,599.26, 603,887.52 and 236,395.26 is: 326,225.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,599.26 : 603,887.52 = 236,395.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,599.26/603,887.52 = 236,395.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,599.26x = 603,887.52 × 236,395.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,599.26x = 142,756,147,301.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,756,147,301.16/437,599.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,225.75

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