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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,616.68, 603,910.54 and 236,412.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,616.68, 603,910.54 and 236,412.68 is: 326,249.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,616.68 : 603,910.54 = 236,412.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,616.68/603,910.54 = 236,412.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,616.68x = 603,910.54 × 236,412.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,616.68x = 142,772,109,241.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,772,109,241.65/437,616.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,249.24

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