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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,701.60, 524,552.40 and 237,727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,701.60, 524,552.40 and 237,727.20 is: 356,590.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,701.60 : 524,552.40 = 237,727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,701.60/524,552.40 = 237,727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,701.60x = 524,552.40 × 237,727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,701.60x = 124,700,373,305.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,700,373,305.28/349,701.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,590.80

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