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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,629.32, 671,247.06 and 237,218.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,629.32, 671,247.06 and 237,218.02 is: 355,722.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,629.32 : 671,247.06 = 237,218.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,629.32/671,247.06 = 237,218.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,629.32x = 671,247.06 × 237,218.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,629.32x = 159,231,898,504.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,231,898,504.02/447,629.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,722.67

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