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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409,429.98, 565,014.51 and 237,381.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409,429.98, 565,014.51 and 237,381.30 is: 327,586.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,429.98 : 565,014.51 = 237,381.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,429.98/565,014.51 = 237,381.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,429.98x = 565,014.51 × 237,381.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,429.98x = 134,123,878,902.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,123,878,902.66/409,429.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,586.85

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