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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,619.68, 603,914.68 and 236,415.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,619.68, 603,914.68 and 236,415.68 is: 326,253.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,619.68 : 603,914.68 = 236,415.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,619.68/603,914.68 = 236,415.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,619.68x = 603,914.68 × 236,415.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,619.68x = 142,774,899,734.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,774,899,734.18/437,619.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,253.38

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