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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,286.58, 444,631.41 and 237,604.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,286.58, 444,631.41 and 237,604.98 is: 327,803.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,286.58 : 444,631.41 = 237,604.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,286.58/444,631.41 = 237,604.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,286.58x = 444,631.41 × 237,604.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,286.58x = 105,646,637,280.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,646,637,280.42/322,286.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,803.40

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