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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474,333.28, 711,164.40 and 237,506.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474,333.28, 711,164.40 and 237,506.08 is: 356,091.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474,333.28 : 711,164.40 = 237,506.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474,333.28/711,164.40 = 237,506.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474,333.28x = 711,164.40 × 237,506.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474,333.28x = 168,905,868,879.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,905,868,879.55/474,333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,091.12

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