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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,095.84, 835,430.50 and 237,047.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,095.84, 835,430.50 and 237,047.51 is: 355,480.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,095.84 : 835,430.50 = 237,047.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,095.84/835,430.50 = 237,047.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,095.84x = 835,430.50 × 237,047.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,095.84x = 198,036,718,617.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,036,718,617.82/557,095.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,480.52

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