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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,254.26, 482,923.11 and 237,346.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,254.26, 482,923.11 and 237,346.73 is: 355,682.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,254.26 : 482,923.11 = 237,346.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,254.26/482,923.11 = 237,346.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,254.26x = 482,923.11 × 237,346.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,254.26x = 114,620,218,585.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,620,218,585.32/322,254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,682.56

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