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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,430.20, 604,223.70 and 237,542.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,430.20, 604,223.70 and 237,542.20 is: 355,770.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,430.20 : 604,223.70 = 237,542.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,430.20/604,223.70 = 237,542.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,430.20x = 604,223.70 × 237,542.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,430.20x = 143,528,626,990.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,528,626,990.14/403,430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,770.66

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