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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,606.84, 505,847.94 and 237,556.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,606.84, 505,847.94 and 237,556.81 is: 355,939.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,606.84 : 505,847.94 = 237,556.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,606.84/505,847.94 = 237,556.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,606.84x = 505,847.94 × 237,556.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,606.84x = 120,167,622,971.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,167,622,971.47/337,606.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,939.54

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