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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,663.06, 603,975.12 and 236,459.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,663.06, 603,975.12 and 236,459.06 is: 326,313.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,663.06 : 603,975.12 = 236,459.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,663.06/603,975.12 = 236,459.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,663.06x = 603,975.12 × 236,459.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,663.06x = 142,815,389,138.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,815,389,138.59/437,663.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,313.56

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