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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,924.52, 505,886.98 and 237,634.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,924.52, 505,886.98 and 237,634.55 is: 327,632.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,924.52 : 505,886.98 = 237,634.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,924.52/505,886.98 = 237,634.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,924.52x = 505,886.98 × 237,634.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,924.52x = 120,216,224,843.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,216,224,843.16/366,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,632.03

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