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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,996.33, 411,404.37 and 237,372.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,996.33, 411,404.37 and 237,372.69 is: 327,709.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,996.33 : 411,404.37 = 237,372.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,996.33/411,404.37 = 237,372.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,996.33x = 411,404.37 × 237,372.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,996.33x = 97,656,161,984.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,656,161,984.66/297,996.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,709.28

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