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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,720.68, 594,400.17 and 237,150.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,720.68, 594,400.17 and 237,150.90 is: 327,271.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,720.68 : 594,400.17 = 237,150.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,720.68/594,400.17 = 237,150.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,720.68x = 594,400.17 × 237,150.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,720.68x = 140,962,535,275.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,962,535,275.65/430,720.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,271.34

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