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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,707.89, 604,036.71 and 236,503.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,707.89, 604,036.71 and 236,503.89 is: 326,375.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,707.89 : 604,036.71 = 236,503.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,707.89/604,036.71 = 236,503.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,707.89x = 604,036.71 × 236,503.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,707.89x = 142,857,031,617.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,857,031,617.80/437,707.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,375.27

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