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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474,158.04, 710,865.54 and 237,381.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474,158.04, 710,865.54 and 237,381.72 is: 355,886.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474,158.04 : 710,865.54 = 237,381.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474,158.04/710,865.54 = 237,381.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474,158.04x = 710,865.54 × 237,381.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474,158.04x = 168,746,484,573.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,746,484,573.93/474,158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,886.58

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