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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,462.74, 555,103.62 and 237,233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,462.74, 555,103.62 and 237,233.40 is: 355,471.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,462.74 : 555,103.62 = 237,233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,462.74/555,103.62 = 237,233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,462.74x = 555,103.62 × 237,233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,462.74x = 131,689,119,124.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,689,119,124.91/370,462.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,471.97

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