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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,704.51, 594,377.91 and 237,134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,704.51, 594,377.91 and 237,134.76 is: 327,249.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,704.51 : 594,377.91 = 237,134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,704.51/594,377.91 = 237,134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,704.51x = 594,377.91 × 237,134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,704.51x = 140,947,663,037.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,947,663,037.15/430,704.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,249.10

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