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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,938.48, 594,689.55 and 237,342.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,938.48, 594,689.55 and 237,342.50 is: 327,529.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,938.48 : 594,689.55 = 237,342.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,938.48/594,689.55 = 237,342.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,938.48x = 594,689.55 × 237,342.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,938.48x = 141,145,106,232.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,145,106,232.61/430,938.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,529.60

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