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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,280.76, 595,171.58 and 237,695.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,280.76, 595,171.58 and 237,695.50 is: 328,022.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,280.76 : 595,171.58 = 237,695.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,280.76/595,171.58 = 237,695.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,280.76x = 595,171.58 × 237,695.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,280.76x = 141,469,606,293.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,469,606,293.89/431,280.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,022.07

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