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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,617.49, 594,247.46 and 237,021.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,617.49, 594,247.46 and 237,021.01 is: 327,086.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,617.49 : 594,247.46 = 237,021.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,617.49/594,247.46 = 237,021.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,617.49x = 594,247.46 × 237,021.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,617.49x = 140,849,130,488.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,849,130,488.41/430,617.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,086.42

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