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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,689.42, 498,677.77 and 237,631.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,689.42, 498,677.77 and 237,631.32 is: 356,192.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,689.42 : 498,677.77 = 237,631.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,689.42/498,677.77 = 237,631.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,689.42x = 498,677.77 × 237,631.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,689.42x = 118,501,455,166.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,501,455,166.75/332,689.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,192.44

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