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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,832.76, 594,544.22 and 237,236.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,832.76, 594,544.22 and 237,236.45 is: 327,383.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,832.76 : 594,544.22 = 237,236.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,832.76/594,544.22 = 237,236.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,832.76x = 594,544.22 × 237,236.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,832.76x = 141,047,555,961.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,047,555,961.92/430,832.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,383.54

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