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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,998.39, 477,709.74 and 237,750.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,998.39, 477,709.74 and 237,750.61 is: 356,038.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,998.39 : 477,709.74 = 237,750.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,998.39/477,709.74 = 237,750.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,998.39x = 477,709.74 × 237,750.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,998.39x = 113,575,782,680.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,575,782,680.94/318,998.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,038.74

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