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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,929.69, 506,334.78 and 237,599.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,929.69, 506,334.78 and 237,599.70 is: 356,005.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,929.69 : 506,334.78 = 237,599.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,929.69/506,334.78 = 237,599.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,929.69x = 506,334.78 × 237,599.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,929.69x = 120,304,991,827.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,304,991,827.57/337,929.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,005.98

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