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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,666.98, 806,001.98 and 237,987.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,666.98, 806,001.98 and 237,987.81 is: 356,761.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,666.98 : 806,001.98 = 237,987.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,666.98/806,001.98 = 237,987.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,666.98x = 806,001.98 × 237,987.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,666.98x = 191,818,644,885.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,818,644,885.93/537,666.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,761.07

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