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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,635.20, 603,936.09 and 236,431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,635.20, 603,936.09 and 236,431.20 is: 326,274.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,635.20 : 603,936.09 = 236,431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,635.20/603,936.09 = 236,431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,635.20x = 603,936.09 × 236,431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,635.20x = 142,789,334,482.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,789,334,482.01/437,635.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,274.79

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