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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,618.23, 594,248.49 and 237,021.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,618.23, 594,248.49 and 237,021.75 is: 327,087.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,618.23 : 594,248.49 = 237,021.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,618.23/594,248.49 = 237,021.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,618.23x = 594,248.49 × 237,021.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,618.23x = 140,849,817,034.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,849,817,034.66/430,618.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,087.45

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