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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,620.68, 603,916.06 and 236,416.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,620.68, 603,916.06 and 236,416.68 is: 326,254.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,620.68 : 603,916.06 = 236,416.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,620.68/603,916.06 = 236,416.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,620.68x = 603,916.06 × 236,416.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,620.68x = 142,775,829,903.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,775,829,903.88/437,620.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,254.76

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