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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,642.56, 603,946.83 and 236,438.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,642.56, 603,946.83 and 236,438.56 is: 326,285.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,642.56 : 603,946.83 = 236,438.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,642.56/603,946.83 = 236,438.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,642.56x = 603,946.83 × 236,438.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,642.56x = 142,796,318,801.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,796,318,801.77/437,642.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,285.27

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