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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,908.10, 656,408.55 and 237,805.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,908.10, 656,408.55 and 237,805.70 is: 356,462.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,908.10 : 656,408.55 = 237,805.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,908.10/656,408.55 = 237,805.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,908.10x = 656,408.55 × 237,805.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,908.10x = 156,097,694,718.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,097,694,718.74/437,908.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,462.22

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