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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,950.38, 594,705.85 and 237,354.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,950.38, 594,705.85 and 237,354.37 is: 327,545.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,950.38 : 594,705.85 = 237,354.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,950.38/594,705.85 = 237,354.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,950.38x = 594,705.85 × 237,354.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,950.38x = 141,156,030,281.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,156,030,281.91/430,950.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,545.90

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