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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,985.70, 521,978.55 and 237,393.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,985.70, 521,978.55 and 237,393.70 is: 356,090.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,985.70 : 521,978.55 = 237,393.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,985.70/521,978.55 = 237,393.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,985.70x = 521,978.55 × 237,393.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,985.70x = 123,914,419,305.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,914,419,305.14/347,985.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,090.55

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