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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,605.70, 603,894.93 and 236,401.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,605.70, 603,894.93 and 236,401.70 is: 326,233.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,605.70 : 603,894.93 = 236,401.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,605.70/603,894.93 = 236,401.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,605.70x = 603,894.93 × 236,401.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,605.70x = 142,761,788,073.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,761,788,073.38/437,605.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,233.84

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