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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,644.56, 603,949.60 and 236,440.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,644.56, 603,949.60 and 236,440.56 is: 326,288.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,644.56 : 603,949.60 = 236,440.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,644.56/603,949.60 = 236,440.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,644.56x = 603,949.60 × 236,440.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,644.56x = 142,798,181,635.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,798,181,635.78/437,644.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,288.03

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