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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,930.60, 656,442.30 and 237,828.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,930.60, 656,442.30 and 237,828.20 is: 356,495.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,930.60 : 656,442.30 = 237,828.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,930.60/656,442.30 = 237,828.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,930.60x = 656,442.30 × 237,828.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,930.60x = 156,120,490,612.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,120,490,612.86/437,930.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,495.96

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