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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,067.64, 655,714.14 and 237,336.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,067.64, 655,714.14 and 237,336.76 is: 356,066.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,067.64 : 655,714.14 = 237,336.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,067.64/655,714.14 = 237,336.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,067.64x = 655,714.14 × 237,336.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,067.64x = 155,625,069,473.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,625,069,473.79/437,067.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,066.33

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