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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,771.62, 776,745.99 and 237,312.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,771.62, 776,745.99 and 237,312.90 is: 356,009.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,771.62 : 776,745.99 = 237,312.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,771.62/776,745.99 = 237,312.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,771.62x = 776,745.99 × 237,312.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,771.62x = 184,331,843,450.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,331,843,450.27/517,771.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,009.94

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