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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,998.40, 494,997.60 and 237,377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,998.40, 494,997.60 and 237,377.60 is: 356,066.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,998.40 : 494,997.60 = 237,377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,998.40/494,997.60 = 237,377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,998.40x = 494,997.60 × 237,377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,998.40x = 117,501,342,293.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,501,342,293.76/329,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,066.40

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