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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,212.40, 671,596.20 and 237,260.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,212.40, 671,596.20 and 237,260.40 is: 356,303.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,212.40 : 671,596.20 = 237,260.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,212.40/671,596.20 = 237,260.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,212.40x = 671,596.20 × 237,260.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,212.40x = 159,343,183,050.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,343,183,050.48/447,212.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,303.14

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