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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,430.60, 533,771.10 and 237,457.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,430.60, 533,771.10 and 237,457.80 is: 355,603.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,430.60 : 533,771.10 = 237,457.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,430.60/533,771.10 = 237,457.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,430.60x = 533,771.10 × 237,457.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,430.60x = 126,748,111,109.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,748,111,109.58/356,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,603.90

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