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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,004.96, 594,800.40 and 237,426.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,004.96, 594,800.40 and 237,426.72 is: 327,656.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,004.96 : 594,800.40 = 237,426.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,004.96/594,800.40 = 237,426.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,004.96x = 594,800.40 × 237,426.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,004.96x = 141,221,508,026.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,221,508,026.69/431,004.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,656.34

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