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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,851.59, 594,564.45 and 237,257.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,851.59, 594,564.45 and 237,257.76 is: 327,409.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,851.59 : 594,564.45 = 237,257.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,851.59/594,564.45 = 237,257.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,851.59x = 594,564.45 × 237,257.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,851.59x = 141,065,027,411.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,065,027,411.29/430,851.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,409.79

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