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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,618.68, 603,913.30 and 236,414.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,618.68, 603,913.30 and 236,414.68 is: 326,252.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,618.68 : 603,913.30 = 236,414.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,618.68/603,913.30 = 236,414.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,618.68x = 603,913.30 × 236,414.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,618.68x = 142,773,969,567.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,773,969,567.24/437,618.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,252.00

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