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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394,727.44, 592,239.84 and 237,065.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394,727.44, 592,239.84 and 237,065.80 is: 355,687.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394,727.44 : 592,239.84 = 237,065.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394,727.44/592,239.84 = 237,065.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394,727.44x = 592,239.84 × 237,065.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394,727.44x = 140,399,811,461.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,399,811,461.47/394,727.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,687.99

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