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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,953.39, 594,709.98 and 237,357.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,953.39, 594,709.98 and 237,357.36 is: 327,550.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,953.39 : 594,709.98 = 237,357.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,953.39/594,709.98 = 237,357.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,953.39x = 594,709.98 × 237,357.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,953.39x = 141,158,790,818.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,158,790,818.45/430,953.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,550.02

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