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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,162.95, 482,787.44 and 237,257.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,162.95, 482,787.44 and 237,257.24 is: 355,549.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,162.95 : 482,787.44 = 237,257.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,162.95/482,787.44 = 237,257.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,162.95x = 482,787.44 × 237,257.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,162.95x = 114,544,812,810.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,544,812,810.56/322,162.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,549.30

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