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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,697.47, 604,022.51 and 236,493.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,697.47, 604,022.51 and 236,493.47 is: 326,360.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,697.47 : 604,022.51 = 236,493.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,697.47/604,022.51 = 236,493.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,697.47x = 604,022.51 × 236,493.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,697.47x = 142,847,381,449.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,847,381,449.30/437,697.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,360.99

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