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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,416.40, 671,902.20 and 237,464.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,416.40, 671,902.20 and 237,464.40 is: 356,609.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,416.40 : 671,902.20 = 237,464.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,416.40/671,902.20 = 237,464.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,416.40x = 671,902.20 × 237,464.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,416.40x = 159,552,852,781.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,552,852,781.68/447,416.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,609.31

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