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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,637.94, 716,507.03 and 237,811.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,637.94, 716,507.03 and 237,811.32 is: 356,741.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,637.94 : 716,507.03 = 237,811.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,637.94/716,507.03 = 237,811.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,637.94x = 716,507.03 × 237,811.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,637.94x = 170,393,482,593.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,393,482,593.58/477,637.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,741.93

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