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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,715.16, 594,392.58 and 237,145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,715.16, 594,392.58 and 237,145.40 is: 327,263.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,715.16 : 594,392.58 = 237,145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,715.16/594,392.58 = 237,145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,715.16x = 594,392.58 × 237,145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,715.16x = 140,957,466,141.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,957,466,141.13/430,715.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,263.77

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