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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,639.26, 603,942.18 and 236,435.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,639.26, 603,942.18 and 236,435.26 is: 326,280.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,639.26 : 603,942.18 = 236,435.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,639.26/603,942.18 = 236,435.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,639.26x = 603,942.18 × 236,435.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,639.26x = 142,793,226,353.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,793,226,353.27/437,639.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,280.66

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