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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,579.16, 594,204.62 and 237,009.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,579.16, 594,204.62 and 237,009.24 is: 327,075.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,579.16 : 594,204.62 = 237,009.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,579.16/594,204.62 = 237,009.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,579.16x = 594,204.62 × 237,009.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,579.16x = 140,831,985,390.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,831,985,390.69/430,579.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,075.71

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