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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,628, 603,926.64 and 236,424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,628, 603,926.64 and 236,424 is: 326,265.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,628 : 603,926.64 = 236,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,628/603,926.64 = 236,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,628x = 603,926.64 × 236,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,628x = 142,782,751,935.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,782,751,935.36/437,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,265.12

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