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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,275.19, 401,863.63 and 237,467.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,275.19, 401,863.63 and 237,467.70 is: 327,627.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,275.19 : 401,863.63 = 237,467.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,275.19/401,863.63 = 237,467.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,275.19x = 401,863.63 × 237,467.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,275.19x = 95,429,631,929.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,429,631,929.75/291,275.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,627.05

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