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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,965.40, 594,726.52 and 237,369.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,965.40, 594,726.52 and 237,369.36 is: 327,566.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,965.40 : 594,726.52 = 237,369.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,965.40/594,726.52 = 237,369.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,965.40x = 594,726.52 × 237,369.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,965.40x = 141,169,853,427.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,169,853,427.43/430,965.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,566.56

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