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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,245.12, 622,371.36 and 237,873.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,245.12, 622,371.36 and 237,873.60 is: 356,526.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,245.12 : 622,371.36 = 237,873.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,245.12/622,371.36 = 237,873.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,245.12x = 622,371.36 × 237,873.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,245.12x = 148,045,715,940.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,045,715,940.10/415,245.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,526.08

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