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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,894.70, 521,842.05 and 237,302.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,894.70, 521,842.05 and 237,302.70 is: 355,954.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,894.70 : 521,842.05 = 237,302.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,894.70/521,842.05 = 237,302.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,894.70x = 521,842.05 × 237,302.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,894.70x = 123,834,527,438.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,834,527,438.54/347,894.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,954.05

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