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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,578.16, 594,203.24 and 237,008.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,578.16, 594,203.24 and 237,008.24 is: 327,074.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,578.16 : 594,203.24 = 237,008.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,578.16/594,203.24 = 237,008.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,578.16x = 594,203.24 × 237,008.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,578.16x = 140,831,064,114.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,831,064,114.70/430,578.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,074.33

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