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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,283.19, 595,174.83 and 237,698

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,283.19, 595,174.83 and 237,698 is: 328,025.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,283.19 : 595,174.83 = 237,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,283.19/595,174.83 = 237,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,283.19x = 595,174.83 × 237,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,283.19x = 141,471,866,741.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,471,866,741.34/431,283.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,025.46

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