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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,640.94, 716,511.54 and 237,814.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,640.94, 716,511.54 and 237,814.32 is: 356,746.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,640.94 : 716,511.54 = 237,814.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,640.94/716,511.54 = 237,814.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,640.94x = 716,511.54 × 237,814.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,640.94x = 170,396,704,657.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,396,704,657.25/477,640.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,746.44

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