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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,866.88, 402,623.04 and 237,479.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,866.88, 402,623.04 and 237,479.88 is: 327,597.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,866.88 : 402,623.04 = 237,479.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,866.88/402,623.04 = 237,479.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,866.88x = 402,623.04 × 237,479.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,866.88x = 95,614,871,224.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,614,871,224.44/291,866.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,597.54

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