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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,805.17, 594,487.77 and 237,175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,805.17, 594,487.77 and 237,175.02 is: 327,288.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,805.17 : 594,487.77 = 237,175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,805.17/594,487.77 = 237,175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,805.17x = 594,487.77 × 237,175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,805.17x = 140,997,650,691.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,997,650,691.62/430,805.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,288.67

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