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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,641.44, 716,512.29 and 237,814.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,641.44, 716,512.29 and 237,814.82 is: 356,747.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,641.44 : 716,512.29 = 237,814.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,641.44/716,512.29 = 237,814.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,641.44x = 716,512.29 × 237,814.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,641.44x = 170,397,241,274.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,397,241,274.14/477,641.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,747.19

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