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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,267.68, 562,029.24 and 237,469

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,267.68, 562,029.24 and 237,469 is: 327,707.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,267.68 : 562,029.24 = 237,469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,267.68/562,029.24 = 237,469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,267.68x = 562,029.24 × 237,469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,267.68x = 133,464,521,593.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,464,521,593.56/407,267.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,707.13

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