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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,620.24, 594,251.24 and 237,023.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,620.24, 594,251.24 and 237,023.76 is: 327,090.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,620.24 : 594,251.24 = 237,023.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,620.24/594,251.24 = 237,023.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,620.24x = 594,251.24 × 237,023.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,620.24x = 140,851,663,289.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,851,663,289.46/430,620.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,090.21

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