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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,221.17, 524,577.23 and 237,281.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,221.17, 524,577.23 and 237,281.73 is: 355,411.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,221.17 : 524,577.23 = 237,281.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,221.17/524,577.23 = 237,281.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,221.17x = 524,577.23 × 237,281.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,221.17x = 124,472,591,466.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,472,591,466.60/350,221.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,411.39

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