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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,608.20, 603,898.38 and 236,404.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,608.20, 603,898.38 and 236,404.20 is: 326,237.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,608.20 : 603,898.38 = 236,404.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,608.20/603,898.38 = 236,404.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,608.20x = 603,898.38 × 236,404.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,608.20x = 142,764,113,405.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,764,113,405.20/437,608.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,237.29

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