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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,999.88, 594,793.36 and 237,421.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,999.88, 594,793.36 and 237,421.63 is: 327,649.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,999.88 : 594,793.36 = 237,421.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,999.88/594,793.36 = 237,421.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,999.88x = 594,793.36 × 237,421.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,999.88x = 141,216,808,150.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,216,808,150.95/430,999.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,649.30

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