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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,648.20, 603,954.03 and 236,444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,648.20, 603,954.03 and 236,444.20 is: 326,292.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,648.20 : 603,954.03 = 236,444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,648.20/603,954.03 = 236,444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,648.20x = 603,954.03 × 236,444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,648.20x = 142,801,427,460.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,801,427,460.13/437,648.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,292.73

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