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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,828.98, 516,985.76 and 237,907.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,828.98, 516,985.76 and 237,907.83 is: 356,683.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,828.98 : 516,985.76 = 237,907.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,828.98/516,985.76 = 237,907.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,828.98x = 516,985.76 × 237,907.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,828.98x = 122,994,960,302.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,994,960,302.50/344,828.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,683.94

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