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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,750.84, 594,412.86 and 237,120.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,750.84, 594,412.86 and 237,120.82 is: 327,213.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,750.84 : 594,412.86 = 237,120.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,750.84/594,412.86 = 237,120.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,750.84x = 594,412.86 × 237,120.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,750.84x = 140,947,664,781.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,947,664,781.75/430,750.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,213.91

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