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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,262.51, 595,146.33 and 237,677.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,262.51, 595,146.33 and 237,677.30 is: 327,996.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,262.51 : 595,146.33 = 237,677.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,262.51/595,146.33 = 237,677.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,262.51x = 595,146.33 × 237,677.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,262.51x = 141,452,772,819.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,452,772,819.31/431,262.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,996.91

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