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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,734.81, 594,390.76 and 237,104.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,734.81, 594,390.76 and 237,104.82 is: 327,191.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,734.81 : 594,390.76 = 237,104.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,734.81/594,390.76 = 237,104.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,734.81x = 594,390.76 × 237,104.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,734.81x = 140,932,913,566.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,932,913,566.70/430,734.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,191.83

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