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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,343.70, 506,098.62 and 237,698.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,343.70, 506,098.62 and 237,698.52 is: 356,606.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,343.70 : 506,098.62 = 237,698.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,343.70/506,098.62 = 237,698.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,343.70x = 506,098.62 × 237,698.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,343.70x = 120,298,892,948.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,298,892,948.04/337,343.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,606.31

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