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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,068.64, 655,715.64 and 237,337.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,068.64, 655,715.64 and 237,337.76 is: 356,067.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,068.64 : 655,715.64 = 237,337.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,068.64/655,715.64 = 237,337.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,068.64x = 655,715.64 × 237,337.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,068.64x = 155,626,081,194.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,626,081,194.57/437,068.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,067.83

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