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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,611.86, 594,239.69 and 237,015.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,611.86, 594,239.69 and 237,015.38 is: 327,078.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,611.86 : 594,239.69 = 237,015.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,611.86/594,239.69 = 237,015.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,611.86x = 594,239.69 × 237,015.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,611.86x = 140,843,948,014.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,843,948,014.57/430,611.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,078.65

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