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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,261.51, 595,144.95 and 237,676.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,261.51, 595,144.95 and 237,676.30 is: 327,995.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,261.51 : 595,144.95 = 237,676.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,261.51/595,144.95 = 237,676.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,261.51x = 595,144.95 × 237,676.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,261.51x = 141,451,847,926.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,451,847,926.89/431,261.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,995.53

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