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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,616.70, 594,248.13 and 237,035.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,616.70, 594,248.13 and 237,035.88 is: 327,107.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,616.70 : 594,248.13 = 237,035.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,616.70/594,248.13 = 237,035.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,616.70x = 594,248.13 × 237,035.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,616.70x = 140,858,128,432.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,858,128,432.90/430,616.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,107.91

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