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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,951.59, 594,712.82 and 237,360.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,951.59, 594,712.82 and 237,360.61 is: 327,557.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,951.59 : 594,712.82 = 237,360.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,951.59/594,712.82 = 237,360.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,951.59x = 594,712.82 × 237,360.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,951.59x = 141,161,397,731.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,161,397,731.66/430,951.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,557.44

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