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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,668.61, 603,982.08 and 236,464.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,668.61, 603,982.08 and 236,464.61 is: 326,320.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,668.61 : 603,982.08 = 236,464.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,668.61/603,982.08 = 236,464.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,668.61x = 603,982.08 × 236,464.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,668.61x = 142,820,383,974.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,820,383,974.28/437,668.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,320.83

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