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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,847.08, 716,510.88 and 237,433.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,847.08, 716,510.88 and 237,433.68 is: 356,021.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,847.08 : 716,510.88 = 237,433.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,847.08/716,510.88 = 237,433.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,847.08x = 716,510.88 × 237,433.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,847.08x = 170,123,814,998.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,123,814,998.44/477,847.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,021.46

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