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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,356.28, 506,117.44 and 237,711

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,356.28, 506,117.44 and 237,711 is: 356,625.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,356.28 : 506,117.44 = 237,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,356.28/506,117.44 = 237,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,356.28x = 506,117.44 × 237,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,356.28x = 120,309,682,779.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,309,682,779.84/337,356.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,625.00

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