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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,615.68, 603,909.16 and 236,411.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,615.68, 603,909.16 and 236,411.68 is: 326,247.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,615.68 : 603,909.16 = 236,411.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,615.68/603,909.16 = 236,411.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,615.68x = 603,909.16 × 236,411.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,615.68x = 142,771,179,082.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,771,179,082.99/437,615.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,247.86

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