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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,997.33, 411,405.75 and 237,373.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,997.33, 411,405.75 and 237,373.69 is: 327,710.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,997.33 : 411,405.75 = 237,373.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,997.33/411,405.75 = 237,373.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,997.33x = 411,405.75 × 237,373.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,997.33x = 97,656,900,964.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,656,900,964.72/297,997.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,710.66

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