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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,628.50, 603,927.33 and 236,424.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,628.50, 603,927.33 and 236,424.50 is: 326,265.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,628.50 : 603,927.33 = 236,424.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,628.50/603,927.33 = 236,424.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,628.50x = 603,927.33 × 236,424.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,628.50x = 142,783,217,031.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,783,217,031.59/437,628.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,265.81

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