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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,606.59, 594,232.43 and 237,010.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,606.59, 594,232.43 and 237,010.17 is: 327,071.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,606.59 : 594,232.43 = 237,010.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,606.59/594,232.43 = 237,010.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,606.59x = 594,232.43 × 237,010.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,606.59x = 140,839,128,068.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,839,128,068.76/430,606.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,071.46

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