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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,643.50, 603,948.04 and 236,439.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,643.50, 603,948.04 and 236,439.50 is: 326,286.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,643.50 : 603,948.04 = 236,439.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,643.50/603,948.04 = 236,439.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,643.50x = 603,948.04 × 236,439.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,643.50x = 142,797,172,603.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,797,172,603.58/437,643.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,286.52

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