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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,643.06, 603,947.52 and 236,439.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,643.06, 603,947.52 and 236,439.06 is: 326,285.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,643.06 : 603,947.52 = 236,439.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,643.06/603,947.52 = 236,439.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,643.06x = 603,947.52 × 236,439.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,643.06x = 142,796,783,918.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,796,783,918.13/437,643.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,285.96

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