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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,626.13, 603,924.12 and 236,422.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,626.13, 603,924.12 and 236,422.13 is: 326,262.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,626.13 : 603,924.12 = 236,422.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,626.13/603,924.12 = 236,422.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,626.13x = 603,924.12 × 236,422.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,626.13x = 142,781,023,789.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,781,023,789.16/437,626.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,262.57

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