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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,575.91, 486,955.36 and 237,656.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,575.91, 486,955.36 and 237,656.35 is: 328,235.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,575.91 : 486,955.36 = 237,656.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,575.91/486,955.36 = 237,656.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,575.91x = 486,955.36 × 237,656.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,575.91x = 115,728,033,470.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,728,033,470.54/352,575.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,235.79

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