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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,269.26, 595,155.65 and 237,684.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,269.26, 595,155.65 and 237,684.05 is: 328,006.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,269.26 : 595,155.65 = 237,684.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,269.26/595,155.65 = 237,684.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,269.26x = 595,155.65 × 237,684.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,269.26x = 141,459,005,272.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,459,005,272.38/431,269.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,006.23

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