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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,666.24, 651,580.80 and 237,536

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,666.24, 651,580.80 and 237,536 is: 356,075.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,666.24 : 651,580.80 = 237,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,666.24/651,580.80 = 237,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,666.24x = 651,580.80 × 237,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,666.24x = 154,773,896,908.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,773,896,908.80/434,666.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,075.27

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