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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,661.06, 603,972.36 and 236,457.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,661.06, 603,972.36 and 236,457.06 is: 326,310.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,661.06 : 603,972.36 = 236,457.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,661.06/603,972.36 = 236,457.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,661.06x = 603,972.36 × 236,457.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,661.06x = 142,813,528,566.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,813,528,566.86/437,661.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,310.80

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