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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,721.68, 594,401.55 and 237,151.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,721.68, 594,401.55 and 237,151.90 is: 327,272.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,721.68 : 594,401.55 = 237,151.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,721.68/594,401.55 = 237,151.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,721.68x = 594,401.55 × 237,151.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,721.68x = 140,963,456,945.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,963,456,945.45/430,721.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,272.72

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