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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,936.85, 656,451.68 and 237,834.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,936.85, 656,451.68 and 237,834.45 is: 356,505.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,936.85 : 656,451.68 = 237,834.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,936.85/656,451.68 = 237,834.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,936.85x = 656,451.68 × 237,834.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,936.85x = 156,126,823,075.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,126,823,075.20/437,936.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,505.33

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