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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,305.83, 595,206.09 and 237,720.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,305.83, 595,206.09 and 237,720.42 is: 328,056.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,305.83 : 595,206.09 = 237,720.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,305.83/595,206.09 = 237,720.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,305.83x = 595,206.09 × 237,720.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,305.83x = 141,492,641,701.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,492,641,701.36/431,305.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,056.41

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