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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,669.60, 603,983.46 and 236,465.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,669.60, 603,983.46 and 236,465.60 is: 326,322.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,669.60 : 603,983.46 = 236,465.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,669.60/603,983.46 = 236,465.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,669.60x = 603,983.46 × 236,465.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,669.60x = 142,821,311,258.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,821,311,258.98/437,669.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,322.21

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