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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,671.24, 603,986.58 and 236,467.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,671.24, 603,986.58 and 236,467.24 is: 326,324.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,671.24 : 603,986.58 = 236,467.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,671.24/603,986.58 = 236,467.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,671.24x = 603,986.58 × 236,467.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,671.24x = 142,823,039,569.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,823,039,569.64/437,671.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,324.94

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