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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,229.40, 671,621.70 and 237,277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,229.40, 671,621.70 and 237,277.40 is: 356,328.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,229.40 : 671,621.70 = 237,277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,229.40/671,621.70 = 237,277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,229.40x = 671,621.70 × 237,277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,229.40x = 159,360,650,759.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,360,650,759.58/447,229.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,328.66

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