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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,704.14, 594,377.39 and 237,134.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,704.14, 594,377.39 and 237,134.39 is: 327,248.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,704.14 : 594,377.39 = 237,134.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,704.14/594,377.39 = 237,134.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,704.14x = 594,377.39 × 237,134.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,704.14x = 140,947,317,428.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,947,317,428.39/430,704.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,248.58

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