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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,573.73, 486,952.34 and 237,654.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,573.73, 486,952.34 and 237,654.17 is: 328,232.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,573.73 : 486,952.34 = 237,654.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,573.73/486,952.34 = 237,654.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,573.73x = 486,952.34 × 237,654.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,573.73x = 115,726,251,757.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,726,251,757.50/352,573.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,232.77

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