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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,075.08, 594,860.17 and 237,445.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,075.08, 594,860.17 and 237,445.05 is: 327,661.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,075.08 : 594,860.17 = 237,445.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,075.08/594,860.17 = 237,445.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,075.08x = 594,860.17 × 237,445.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,075.08x = 141,246,601,621.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,246,601,621.43/431,075.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,661.26

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