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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,851.44, 671,578.44 and 237,440.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,851.44, 671,578.44 and 237,440.08 is: 356,054.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,851.44 : 671,578.44 = 237,440.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,851.44/671,578.44 = 237,440.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,851.44x = 671,578.44 × 237,440.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,851.44x = 159,459,638,519.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,459,638,519.88/447,851.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,054.76

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