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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,670.10, 603,984.15 and 236,466.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,670.10, 603,984.15 and 236,466.10 is: 326,322.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,670.10 : 603,984.15 = 236,466.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,670.10/603,984.15 = 236,466.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,670.10x = 603,984.15 × 236,466.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,670.10x = 142,821,776,412.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,821,776,412.32/437,670.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,322.90

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