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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,217.60, 709,826.40 and 237,021.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,217.60, 709,826.40 and 237,021.60 is: 355,532.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,217.60 : 709,826.40 = 237,021.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,217.60/709,826.40 = 237,021.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,217.60x = 709,826.40 × 237,021.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,217.60x = 168,244,189,050.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,244,189,050.24/473,217.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,532.40

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