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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,544.62, 434,786.46 and 237,106.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,544.62, 434,786.46 and 237,106.38 is: 357,278.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,544.62 : 434,786.46 = 237,106.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,544.62/434,786.46 = 237,106.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,544.62x = 434,786.46 × 237,106.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,544.62x = 103,090,645,283.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,090,645,283.35/288,544.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,278.00

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