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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,825.89, 594,555.86 and 237,242.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,825.89, 594,555.86 and 237,242.00 is: 327,402.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,825.89 : 594,555.86 = 237,242.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,825.89/594,555.86 = 237,242.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,825.89x = 594,555.86 × 237,242.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,825.89x = 141,053,620,073.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,053,620,073.24/430,825.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,402.84

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