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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,056.08, 712,068.96 and 237,826.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,056.08, 712,068.96 and 237,826.64 is: 356,482.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,056.08 : 712,068.96 = 237,826.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,056.08/712,068.96 = 237,826.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,056.08x = 712,068.96 × 237,826.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,056.08x = 169,348,968,205.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,348,968,205.09/475,056.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,482.06

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