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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,697.59, 604,022.63 and 236,493.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,697.59, 604,022.63 and 236,493.59 is: 326,361.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,697.59 : 604,022.63 = 236,493.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,697.59/604,022.63 = 236,493.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,697.59x = 604,022.63 × 236,493.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,697.59x = 142,847,476,007.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,847,476,007.36/437,697.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,361.12

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