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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,664.06, 603,976.50 and 236,460.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,664.06, 603,976.50 and 236,460.06 is: 326,314.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,664.06 : 603,976.50 = 236,460.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,664.06/603,976.50 = 236,460.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,664.06x = 603,976.50 × 236,460.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,664.06x = 142,816,319,428.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,816,319,428.59/437,664.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,314.94

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