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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,366.28, 506,132.44 and 237,721

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,366.28, 506,132.44 and 237,721 is: 356,640.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,366.28 : 506,132.44 = 237,721 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,366.28/506,132.44 = 237,721/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,366.28x = 506,132.44 × 237,721
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,366.28x = 120,318,309,769.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,318,309,769.24/337,366.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,640.00

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