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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,670.24, 603,985.20 and 236,466.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,670.24, 603,985.20 and 236,466.24 is: 326,323.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,670.24 : 603,985.20 = 236,466.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,670.24/603,985.20 = 236,466.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,670.24x = 603,985.20 × 236,466.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,670.24x = 142,822,109,259.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,822,109,259.65/437,670.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,323.56

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