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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,584.16, 594,211.52 and 237,014.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,584.16, 594,211.52 and 237,014.24 is: 327,082.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,584.16 : 594,211.52 = 237,014.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,584.16/594,211.52 = 237,014.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,584.16x = 594,211.52 × 237,014.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,584.16x = 140,836,591,812.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,836,591,812.05/430,584.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,082.61

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