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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,414.54, 806,304.06 and 237,853.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,414.54, 806,304.06 and 237,853.86 is: 356,861.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,414.54 : 806,304.06 = 237,853.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,414.54/806,304.06 = 237,853.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,414.54x = 806,304.06 × 237,853.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,414.54x = 191,782,533,004.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,782,533,004.67/537,414.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,861.45

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