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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,363.47, 524,901.78 and 237,124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,363.47, 524,901.78 and 237,124.08 is: 327,231.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,363.47 : 524,901.78 = 237,124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,363.47/524,901.78 = 237,124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,363.47x = 524,901.78 × 237,124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,363.47x = 124,466,851,672.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,466,851,672.86/380,363.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,231.35

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