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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,638.45, 603,940.58 and 236,434.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,638.45, 603,940.58 and 236,434.45 is: 326,279.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,638.45 : 603,940.58 = 236,434.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,638.45/603,940.58 = 236,434.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,638.45x = 603,940.58 × 236,434.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,638.45x = 142,792,357,682.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,792,357,682.81/437,638.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,279.28

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