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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,780.17, 402,503.58 and 237,393.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,780.17, 402,503.58 and 237,393.13 is: 327,477.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,780.17 : 402,503.58 = 237,393.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,780.17/402,503.58 = 237,393.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,780.17x = 402,503.58 × 237,393.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,780.17x = 95,551,584,440.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,551,584,440.84/291,780.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,477.99

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