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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,871.02, 604,262.03 and 236,667.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,871.02, 604,262.03 and 236,667.02 is: 326,600.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,871.02 : 604,262.03 = 236,667.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,871.02/604,262.03 = 236,667.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,871.02x = 604,262.03 × 236,667.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,871.02x = 143,008,889,734.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,008,889,734.61/437,871.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,600.49

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