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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,812.96, 594,526.31 and 237,238.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,812.96, 594,526.31 and 237,238.69 is: 327,391.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,812.96 : 594,526.31 = 237,238.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,812.96/594,526.31 = 237,238.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,812.96x = 594,526.31 × 237,238.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,812.96x = 141,044,642,061.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,044,642,061.72/430,812.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,391.83

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