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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,572.54, 486,950.70 and 237,652.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,572.54, 486,950.70 and 237,652.98 is: 328,231.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,572.54 : 486,950.70 = 237,652.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,572.54/486,950.70 = 237,652.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,572.54x = 486,950.70 × 237,652.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,572.54x = 115,725,284,968.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,725,284,968.09/352,572.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,231.13

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