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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,707.26, 594,381.70 and 237,137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,707.26, 594,381.70 and 237,137.52 is: 327,252.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,707.26 : 594,381.70 = 237,137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,707.26/594,381.70 = 237,137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,707.26x = 594,381.70 × 237,137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,707.26x = 140,950,202,271.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,950,202,271.38/430,707.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,252.91

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