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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,266.68, 562,027.86 and 237,468

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,266.68, 562,027.86 and 237,468 is: 327,705.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,266.68 : 562,027.86 = 237,468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,266.68/562,027.86 = 237,468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,266.68x = 562,027.86 × 237,468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,266.68x = 133,463,631,858.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,463,631,858.48/407,266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,705.75

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