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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,633.13, 603,933.78 and 236,429.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,633.13, 603,933.78 and 236,429.13 is: 326,272.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,633.13 : 603,933.78 = 236,429.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,633.13/603,933.78 = 236,429.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,633.13x = 603,933.78 × 236,429.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,633.13x = 142,787,538,183.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,787,538,183.01/437,633.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,272.23

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