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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,720.18, 594,399.48 and 237,150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,720.18, 594,399.48 and 237,150.40 is: 327,270.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,720.18 : 594,399.48 = 237,150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,720.18/594,399.48 = 237,150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,720.18x = 594,399.48 × 237,150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,720.18x = 140,962,074,441.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,962,074,441.79/430,720.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,270.65

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