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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,677.52, 499,161.18 and 237,604.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,677.52, 499,161.18 and 237,604.60 is: 327,924.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,677.52 : 499,161.18 = 237,604.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,677.52/499,161.18 = 237,604.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,677.52x = 499,161.18 × 237,604.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,677.52x = 118,602,992,509.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,602,992,509.43/361,677.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,924.70

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