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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,299.92, 595,197.90 and 237,714.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,299.92, 595,197.90 and 237,714.54 is: 328,048.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,299.92 : 595,197.90 = 237,714.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,299.92/595,197.90 = 237,714.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,299.92x = 595,197.90 × 237,714.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,299.92x = 141,487,195,007.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,487,195,007.47/431,299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,048.28

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